The fish tank poop cleaner, also known as the gravel vacuum cleaner or the aquarium siphon, is a handy device that makes the process of cleaning dust, debris, poop, and leftover food that builds up much easier for a fish keeper. To clean fish poop with a vacuum, you’ll have to remove the decorations from …
Fish aquariums are prone to bacterial growth and algae blooms, which is why many fish tank owners resort to using two filters. Twice the filtration equates to a much clearer, healthier aquarium, right? Unfortunately, it’s not always that easy. It’s important that you have the proper flow rate for the fish, plants, rocks, and structures …
When you plan to aquascape your aquarium, driftwood is one of the best additions you can think of as it adds beauty to an aquarium. It also adds striking features alongside wood, rocks, and stones in freshwater aquariums. It can be found on the seashores of a beach, lake, or river. When designing your aquascape, …
Today it’s been exactly two months since I bought 2 freshwater Asta 120 LED lights from Amazon. There’s a lot to say about this light, but if you want to know my opinion right away, here it is. The Asta 120 LED lights from Lominie are awesome alternatives to more expensive lights such as the …
A couple of years ago when I first got an aquarium, I thought you could add fish to a planted tank straight away. A friend told me that’s not the case, but I had to find out when to add fish to a new planted tank myself. I now know all about this, so I …
About a year ago I realized how important sufficient oxygen was to my fish. The temperature rose and they were gasping for air. When trying to find the cause I learned how to effectively and quickly raise the oxygen levels in my fish tank. Use the bubbles of an air pump or the output of …
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. If an aquarium fish dies, the priority is to remove it …
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. Aquarium water can become yellow or brown due to tannins that leak out of driftwood or aquarium soil. …
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 (and when not) to clean the …