Getting a new fish tank is exciting for aquarium enthusiasts! Whether it be large or small, you are bound to want to show off your aquarium to visitors, and enjoy the view yourself. A fish tank should be placed in a common room where it can be easily viewed. The fish tank should be near …
Freshwater aquariums are absolutely beautiful and can house some pretty fantastic fish and plants. However, having a freshwater tank doesn’t come without a bit of work. Testing your water parameters for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, water hardness, carbonate hardness (KH), phosphate, copper, and chlorine is essential for keeping your freshwater tank healthy. In established tanks, …
Unfortunately despite our best efforts, sometimes a fish does end up dying in our tank. Whether it be from disease or natural causes, there are a few steps to take to ensure the safety of your other fish. When you find a dead fish in your aquarium, you need to remove the body immediately. Decomposition …
Cleaning your freshwater fish tank is crucial to keeping ammonia, nitrates, waste, and other toxic elements to a minimum. Frequent cleanings allow you a more visually appealing tank and healthier fish. Freshwater tanks should be cleaned once every two weeks. This depends on the size of your fish tank and how many fish are housed …
Home aquariums are a beautiful addition to any home. They are completely customizable with the species of fish you want, and tank decorations to match your home or your personality! With this being said, there are a few important pieces of equipment you will need when setting up your new tank. No, aquariums do not …
Aquariums are a great hobby to get into and house some of the simplest, yet beautiful pets. They can be a great way to also express ourselves in our new pets tiny environment. However, there is always a certain amount of research that should be done when trying to decorate your fish tank. Legos can …
While shopping for an aquarium, you’ve probably noticed that most tanks consist of one of two materials: glass or acrylic. What are these two materials, and how do they measure up to one another? Glass aquariums are less expensive than acrylic aquariums, are more scratch-resistant, and offer better clarity. On the other hand, acrylic aquariums …
When setting up an aquarium, there are several decisions you need to make. While the size and fish tank material are important, you should also decide whether or not you should put a cover on your fish tank. You should put a cover on your fish tank to keep your tank clean, protect your fish …
You want your aquarium to resemble a natural aquatic environment. You create an aquascape with reefs, gravels, and plants, but much to your chagrin, the plants don’t stay where you want them to be. Trying to keep them in place with weights or strings is such a bother. You can safely use super glue for …
Keeping pests such as snails and minuscule insects from eating your aquarium plants can be challenging, especially if you don’t know much about aquarium pesticides. If this sounds like you, don’t worry – one solution is alum dip, which is one of the best plant treatments to rid your tank of unwelcome visitors. Alum dip …