Neon tetras are a very popular tropical fish in the aquarium hobby because of their beautiful coloration and attractiveness in your fish tank. They are also very peaceful and a good addition to any community fish tank. They’re not exactly a fish for novices as they are sensitive to water conditions and are much better in numbers. A larger fish …
Where Neon Tetra Lay Their Eggs
Neon Tetras are egg scatters. What that means is they will lay their eggs pretty much everywhere in your fish tank. On the substrate, aquatic plants, rocks, and driftwood. The males will then fertilize the eggs that the females lay. It’s a good idea to have some sort of moss, like a java moss so the eggs can adhere better. …
101 Tropical Fish For Your Aquarium
Starting a new fish tank? Want to know more about tropical fish? There are many, many choices when it comes to tropical fish, but what should you get? In this Guide to 101 Tropical Fish I will outline 101 different tropical fish with a little information on each so that you select what is right for you. Let’s get into …
What I Did About My Murky Yellow Aquarium Water
Well, when I got around to starting my first fish tank, I made a classic newbie mistake. I filled the bottom with gravel substrate that I had rinsed first and some rocks that I rinsed too, but I collected some tree branches out back so that the plants had something to root on. Oops, I didn’t boil the branches, so …
What is the Purpose of a Fish Tank Filter?
Fish tank filters are used in aquariums to filter out the harmful chemicals that form in the fish tank water. There are three main types of filtration. Biological filters, that filter out the harmful ammonia and nitrates from fish waste. Chemical filters that filter out harmful chemicals like chlorine and metals, and Mechanical filters that filter out solid particles, …
How You Change Fish Tank Water Without Killing Fish
You should be performing water changes regularly to maintain a healthy tank. When you notice your water getting gunky or you have an ammonia spike for some reason (you should find out the cause). Your filter may not be doing its job which is another issue. You need to exercise caution and take some steps to ensure that the water …
7 Main Reasons Your Fish Tank is Cloudy
You wake up one day and find your fish tank water is cloudy. Frustrating right? Why is my fish tank water cloudy and what do I do to get rid of it? Well, the first thing you need to do is determine what color the cloudy water is. You do this by getting a white container like an empty CLEAN …
How Much Does a 10 Gallon Fish Tank Weigh?
You’re probably wondering what type of support you would need to hold the weight of your 10-gallon fish tank. Can I put it on a desk or a table or do I need an aquarium stand? The weight of a 10-gallon fish tank depends on some factors like… Do you have a glass or plastic tank? Glass is much heavier. …
Tiny Snails in Your Fish Tank: What Are They?
Have you started to notice tiny snails in your fish tank and you don’t know what they are or where they came from? Will they reproduce out of control or not? Should you get rid of them and if so how? In this article, you’ll learn… Common types of tiny snails. How to get rid of them. If you should …
Keeping a Fish Tank Warm Without a Heater
Let’s say your power suddenly went out or your aquarium heater is malfunctioning and you don’t have a spare one. How do you keep the aquarium warm for your tropical fish? If it’s for a short time, you can use direct sunlight, but be careful not to overheat the tank water. It’s a good idea to have a thermometer to …