Just 20 minutes before writing this I looked at some of the gorgeous rabbit snails in my tank. One was creeping up to the surface, and I wondered whether they can live outside the aquarium too. Instead of giving it a try I hopped online and did my research. Here is what I found. Not …
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I’ve been keeping many live plants in my tank for quite some years now and really struggled finding the right maintenance and cleaning “routine”. After a lot of trial and error I unearthed all the do’s and don’ts on how to clean a planted tank. Use a gravel vacuum to remove some detritus from between …
Up until now, I’ve only been keeping guppies in my aquarium, but like many people, I would love to keep guppies in a larger outside pond. The problem is that a project like this takes time and consists of many steps. Therefore I decided to spent over 8 hours on research and asked other experienced …
Finding dead fish in my aquarium: it has happened to me before and will happen to me again in the future. What should you do if a situation like this presents itself? I distinctly remember calling my local fish store, slightly panicked, for answers. Chances are your fish died of old age, but it’s critically …
Oscar fish can get pretty big, which makes me wonder what they eat. I once decided to find out by doing my research and asking a couple of experienced oscar owners. Feeding oscars is easy for several reasons, but their diet needs to be complete. Trust me, there are many different options for you to …
Are you looking for different kinds of food to feed your fish? Maybe you ran out of fish food? Or you’re looking to feed a more varied diet. Well: you’re in the right spot! On this page, we’ll cover all suitable alternatives to fish food! Suitable (Home-Made) Alternatives to Fish Food Before we discuss when …
If your aquarium water has turned yellow or brown, there could be something wrong with your tank. Typically, tank water is clear and without color. In some cases though, your aquarium water can become clouded and discolored. Your fish should be swimming in clear and healthy water. Keep reading to get the best information on …
In the past years that I’ve had my aquarium, cleaning the gravel is a task I rarely look forward to. It’s time consuming and can be challenging without the proper equipment. Luckily there are ways to make is easier, you just have to know how to do it. When to Clean Aquarium Gravel While I …
After I’d taken some aquarium snails home from the store, I was absolutely stoked! Within a week I noticed some eggs, but I was unsure what to do. Since then, I’ve come a long way and I’m here to tell you what you’re looking for. But now you only know the short answer, and there …
When people get carried away talking about our hobby, they start calling tanks “40 breeders” assuming everyone knows. To be honest, I didn’t and had to do some research to find out. Keep reading to find out what exaclty a 40 breeder is, what makes it different from a regular 40-gallon tank, and more! Dimensions …