Having an aquarium in your home is wonderful, especially for those that are big-time fish lovers. You’ve got beautiful fish, nice decor, live plants, and all in your tank looking pretty in your apartment. However, they won’t look that way if your tank is dirty. What’s worse? It affects your fish’s health and can breed … Read more
In-depth knowledge of Gh or General Hardness is essential for owning an aquarium. Yet most aquarium owners are clueless and do not take this aspect seriously. Some do not even know why it should be taken seriously. The Gh level of your aquarium plays a vital role in keeping your fish in the best condition. … Read more
Salting aquariums have some benefits for your fish, and it has been in use for a long time among experienced aquarists. For starters, aquarium salt performs medication purposes, among other benefits. Now, the problem isn’t with what benefits or what to use them for, but getting the right measurement for your aquarium. Just as it’s … Read more
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
