Sometimes cleaning an aquarium can be a daunting task, and the “how to clean sand in an aquarium” can be even more daunting. Still, suppose you want to see your fish living in a clean and healthy environment, then regular cleaning of your aquarium is a must. Using sand at the bottom of your aquarium … Read more
When you start out owning an aquarium, water hardness is the least of the things that are likely to cross your mind. How can water be hard, you ask? And how can you tell if the water is hard? No matter the question you have, one thing you should know is that a basic understanding … Read more
Aquarists have had to deal with algae over the years. Sometimes, they can take over the tank, cause everything to look ugly, and even make your fish less visible. While they are not entirely bad occasionally, they are not exactly good. For one, algae don’t make your tank look good, and this is why many … Read more
There are many stories to tell as a long-term aquarist. There are many things to deal with in the aquarium concerning the fish, water, food, and equipment. If you’re beginning your aquarium journey, there are some things you need to prepare for, including knowing how to soften aquarium water. Having hard water in your aquarium … Read more
Maintaining a healthy fish tank is as important as anything if you have an aquarium. When you neglect regular maintenance, get ready for some unusual happenings in your tank and to your fish. One of the common problems long-term aquarists face, and you’re likely to face if you’re a newbie, is a nitrate spike in … Read more
New Life Spectrum arguably makes the highest-quality fish food available and many people know that. What people often don’t know about are their two medicated pellets, Hex Shield & Ick Shield. What do they do? Do they do what they say they do? That and much more in today’s article! (Disclaimer: Please don’t eat either … Read more
