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 …
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. A 40-gallon breeder aquarium is a fish tank with specific dimensions. Unlike other 40 gallon tanks that have a more rectangular base, breeder …
This is a question people often ask me, and it’s super easy to check. But when you don’t have an aquarium yourself, how can you know whether they smell or not? Well, here is the answer given by me and many other aquarium owners. Does an aquarium smell? It’s not possible to smell an aquarium …
I still remember buying my first aquarium from a couple that did not want the tank anymore. I got it for a steal, but it had some nasty stains that needed cleaning. I knew regular cleaning products were toxic to fish, but I was unsure about using vinegar. That’s why I did some research, and …
My aquarium always had fluorescent light, and I wanted to replace this with LEDs because they consume way well electricity. I had to find out whether this would work, so I did some research and here is what I found. Will aquarium plants grow under LED light? Yes, aquarium plants will definitely grow under LED …
Aquarium filters are important for a successful tank setup. You can scrub and change tank water yourself. But you can’t keep your aquarium free of toxins and other substances entirely on your own. This is where filters come in. A high-quality filtration device keeps your water odorless, clear and thriving for your pet. An aquarium …
Live aquarium plants are a welcome addition to any tank. In fact, many aquarium keepers choose to add plants to their water because of their known benefits. I personally love plants and have many live plants in all my tanks. But can plants kill your fish? I was curious so I did my research and …
If you’ve ever bought an aquarium before, you will know that just the glass of the empty tank can be quite heavy. I had to pick up one my aquariums with two strong friends of mine, which made me wonder how much they weight and what it takes to properly support them. A cheap cabinet …