Be Careful Adjusting Your Aquarium pH
Is your aquarium pH level off the normal level? If so, what do you do about it? Fish Tank pH levels, like any water chemistry problem, can usually be fixed with chemicals. The only problem is that...
View ArticleWhy Care About Your Aquarium’s Water Hardness?
Your fish tank’s water hardness may be one of the least important elements of the water chemistry puzzle by itself. Does that mean you can just forget about it? Not really. Let’s learn a little...
View ArticleThe Root of Fin Rot and How to Stop it
Do you think your fish has fin rot? Don’t fret. Fin rot is a very common fish disease. The good is that it is treatable and preventable. The bad is that it can kill your fish if you don’t act fast....
View ArticleHow Many Fish? Beware of the Rule
How many fish can your fish tank hold comfortably? It’s the age old question that every aquarist wants a quick answer to. Most new aquarist just want a rule of thumb. If you have been in the hobby...
View ArticleYou Need an Aquarium Air Pump, Right?
Well, not exactly. You can probably picture that treasure chest held open by the air bubbles pumping through a fish tank. It’s a classic image of an aquarium air pump in action. If it’s hard to...
View ArticleDon’t Let Dropsy Kill Your Fish
Dropsy can be fatal for your fish if you don’t detect it in the early stages. The key to successfully treating fish dropsy is being aware of the early signs of the disease. However there is a better...
View ArticleAngelfish, Everything You Want to Know Series
Photo by: Hoher Segelflosser Angelfish are beautiful and very popular because of it. It’s not just their beauty that attracts many to this fish, however. Angelfish are easy to breed, have great...
View ArticleOscar Fish, Everything You Want to Know Series
Photo by: Daniella Vereeken Oscar fish are extremely smart. They are know for their aggressiveness so care must be taken in choosing tank mates. They will grow up 18″ so they need a big tank. Oscar...
View ArticleDiscus Fish, Everything You Want to Know Series
Photo by: Patrick Farrelly The Discus Fish is arguably the most beautiful freshwater topical fish you’ll come across. You’ll find Discus in all sorts of color combinations, and they are equally...
View ArticleZebra Danio, Everything You Want to Know Series
The Zebra Danios is one of the most popular tropical fish. Their lively personalities are a ton of fun to watch. They generally play well with others, although have bee know to nip at fins. This...
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