Aquarium Set up & Maintenance

If you have tropical fish you are going to need a way to heat the aquarium water for the fish to survive. You could try to find alternative ways to heat the water however you might run into trouble if the water gets too hot or cold. Fish will put up with small water temperature […]

Lately I have noticed my aquarium looking ‘dirty’ (i.e. particles floating in the water, a film on the glass, gravel appears slimy, growth on the substrate of the tank). So the question arises, “does aquarium gravel need to be washed?” Does aquarium gravel need to be washed? Aquarium gravel should be cleaned as it sits in

Several reasons can pop up where we need a safe way to transport our fish and aquariums.  For most, it could be moving to a new home or simply needing to change aquariums.  In the beginning, I was clueless about how to do this correctly. I wanted to know how to transport fish safely. I

A healthy (meaning biologically active) and clean Aquarium filter (meaning not clogged up) will determine whether your tanks inhabitants are living a healthy vibrant life or struggling every day to stay alive. Think of it this way the next time you think you will put off maintaining your tanks filter. A fish in water is

Yes you should aerate your aquarium even if you don’t aerate it 24/7 it is a good idea to add some oxygen to the water periodically. One good reason to ensure the tank gets aerated is if the aquarium has a small surface space such as an octagon style tank. Another reason is if you

The deeper I get into this aquarium hole the more I obviously learn and want to experiment with different tanks. I was thinking lately of setting up an aquarium in my garage but quickly came to the realization that the temperature is so hot in there in the summer that I would have to figure

The Best Fish Tank Set Up for Beginners Will Consist of These Things   An affordable tank and supplies An aquarium that is easy to maintain. An aquarium filter that has easy access to maintain. A reliable and accurate heater. It is very important to know the right type of lighting for a beginner. Aquarium

A friend invited me over to check out his new Betta fish he just added to his 30 gallon aquarium. Of course I took him up on this and ventured over to check out this new beauty. I walked into his living room and the exact moment I looked at the aquarium I could tell