Few things make aquarium keepers more proud than a crystal clear aquarium filled with vibrant fish, lush plants, and a beautiful scape. However, there’s one problem that many aquarists face: cloudiness. Cloudiness in a tank can obscure the view and prevent you from admiring the beauty of your hard work. Luckily, in this article, we’ve … Read more
If you’ve noticed long, flat worms with triangular heads scurrying around your aquarium water, chances are you’re dealing with planaria worms. These pests can be a real pain in your fish tank as not only do they look unsightly, but they’re notoriously hard to eradicate once an infestation sets in. But don’t worry, our guide … Read more
Educating fish owners, hobbyists, and traders about the importance of tank maintenance still remains the most effective way of increasing aquarium fish mortality. This is because more fish in aquariums are killed by poor tank maintenance than any other causes, not even infectious diseases. Simple habits like cleaning the filters, regular water changes, and cleaning … Read more
Improper water changes still remain among the most common causes of aquarium fish deaths. This is a prevalent problem among many beginner hobbyists, but even experienced aquarists lose one or two fish to small errors during the water-changing process. Many things can go wrong to make your fish die immediately after a water change. Preventative … Read more
Perhaps you’ve noticed your fish beginning to display symptoms of ammonia poisoning, or you just happened to test your aquarium water and noticed the ammonia level was high, but you aren’t sure what to do about it. In this article, we’ll take a look at all the different ways you can either lower or eliminate … Read more
Perhaps one day you noticed small white worms floating around or sitting in the substrate in your tank, but you’re unsure what to do because you don’t recognize them. In this article, we’ll be looking at the different types of white worms you may encounter, whether they’re good for your fish, and, if not, what … Read more
Maybe one day you came across a detritus worm in your fish tank, and because you’ve never encountered it before, you’re not sure what you should do about it. In this article, we’ll be going into detail about what detritus worms are, how they may impact your tank and your other fish, and what actions … Read more
Goldfish are known as the most commonly-owned fish, which are available at many pet shops all across the globe. Goldfish are among the world’s longest-lived species, having the oldest surviving goldfish lasting 49 years. Overall, goldfish housed in tiny containers could survive up to five years, whereas those housed inside the tanks may survive up … Read more
Cleaning your fish tank gravel is an important part of aquarium maintenance. All the fish waste, uneaten food, and dirt that falls to the bottom of the substrate aren’t going to disappear by themselves! That’s why you need to remove it manually or with a gravel vacuum. And to help you know the right way … Read more
Monitoring physical and chemical parameters is part of tank maintenance. Aquarium geeks, like me, tend to do this everyday as we would like to give the best environment for our fish. Yesterday, when I measured the acidity and alkalinity of my tank water by reading the pH level, I noticed that it slightly went up. … Read more