Aquarium equipment continues to evolve as technology does. I’ve tried many gadgets. Some of them work great and others not so much. Here are ten dynamite tools that I use and cannot live without: API Master Water Test Kit – This is the de facto kit for testing your aquarium water. If you’re like me you are constantly checking …
How To Remove Algae From Fish Tank Decorations
The fastest way to remove algae from a fish tank decoration is to remove the decoration, spray hydrogen peroxide on it and let it sit for 5 minutes, brush it off with a sink scrubber or fish tank scrubber, rinse and return it to the fish tank. Make sure to use a water conditioner in your fish tank after …
Tropical Fish That Can Live Together
I want to make sure that the fish I put in my tank will not attack each other so I did some homework and came up with a guide to compatible fish. Tropical fish will come in three general categories. Docile fish, also known as community fish, semi-aggressive fish, and aggressive fish. At first, a beginner should stick with …
Fish Tank Filter Installation: HOB, Canister, Sponge, Under Gravel
Does this sound familiar? You get a new filter for your fish tank and you’re not sure how to install it or even where to put it. If you’re a little confused about how to install your fish tank filter, then this short guide is for you. Installing a Power/HOB Filter Cartridges: Typically these type of filters come with …
Aquarium Filter Media: What Should You Use?
Not sure what type of filter media you should use? I put together this short guide to help you understand the best type of media to use for each stage in the filtration process. Including some you may never have heard of. If you’re doing a DIY project or you just want to enhance your current filtration system this …
5 Proven Methods For Cycling A Fish Tank: Which One Is Fastest?
Does this sound like you? You got a new fish tank. You set it up but then… You’ve heard that you have to cycle the tank first before you add the fish. What? I have to wait several weeks? Cycling a new fish tank can take up to several weeks, but there is one way to do it faster. Proper …
Is Your Aquarium Heater Dangerous?
Did you know your aquarium heater can electrocute your fish and burn your house down? You don’t have to search very far to find horror stories about fires with aquarium equipment. These situations occur with surprising frequency. The damages are real and are often catastrophic. There are in fact things you can do to prevent an aquarium heater failure …
21 Reasons Your Aquarium Fish Die
So your fish mysteriously died last night and you don’t know why. It could be one or several of the 21 reasons below. Think about something you may have done that you didn’t do before. That could be the cause or maybe it’s just that you’re not taking care of your aquarium. In any case, the cause of your …
Air Pump vs Filter vs Powerhead: 3 Reasons You Want an Air Pump
The function of an air pump is to pump air from the atmosphere into your aquarium. Using an air pump with an airstone creates bubbles that float to the surface and create surface agitation that allows for the exchange of gases allowing oxygen from the air to enter the water for your fish. The fish absorb the oxygen through …
Beginners Betta Care Guide: Tips, Facts, How To
The betta (bet-tah) fish are easily recognizable with their gorgeous long fins. They are native to Southeast Asia countries and come in a wide variety of types and colors. Bettas are not exactly a beginner fish but are not the most difficult fish to care for either. In this guide you will learn: Proper housing & environment Various types of …