The first thing you need to know when it comes to buying fish for a saltwater aquarium is about their compatibility. Some fish are peaceful towards others and there are some fish that attack everything they see. Without knowing whether a particular fish can reside with other tank mates peacefully or not can lead to…
Always dreamed of a nice marine aquarium? Don’t know how to get started? Don’t worry. Follow my six-step instruction, and you’ll have a saltwater mix for your reef tank in no time. But before we jump into the salt-mixing part let us know some important facts and chemistry about sea water. To replicate a piece…
According to the 2017-2018 survey on pet ownership by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 2.5 million Americans own saltwater fish. Even though this number is very low compared to the 12.5 million freshwater fish owners, it is still a big number. If you own a saltwater aquarium or a reef tank, then you must…
The success in the aquarium hobby requires research, learning, and patience. Most people do not spend time researching and discovering the current aquarium choices at home. Due to lack of research, many people have failed to maintain an aquarium successfully. Every year, thousands of new fish keepers will discover the natural wonders of the aquarium….
Some uses aquarium as home decor and some nourishes it as a hobby. But there are many micro-organisms which may destroy your fish tank or may cause bad health of your aquarium in spite of having a filtration system. A UV sterilizer is that defensive equipment for one’s aquarium which can hinder the growth of…
It doesn’t need the study of chemistry to understand the importance of pH. You must know that a minor alteration in the level of pH may result in a great change. I don’t know how often you check the pH of your aquarium but it must be done at least once a month and yes…
Having a fish tank in your home/office can be quite awesome and immense way to create such a relaxing mood in your home or office. You watch the swimming scene of fishes in such tanks and according to some reports, it can help you to reduce stress and control the blood pressure level. If you…
Unpleasant power outages happen in the most unexpected times. If you as an owner of an aquarium have a short power outage, you shouldn’t have any major problems given that you frequently and properly take care of the fish tank. But what if the power outage is prolonged? How to Keep Fish Alive during hours-long…
Regular aquarium maintenance should be done to both avoid expensive and time-consuming issues and maintain the health of the fish. If you ensure constant care of the aquarium, aquarium water, as well as the interior conditions, there won’t be any need for major changes. By following some simple steps you can keep fish tank clean…
The isolated nature of aquariums means that the buildup of a variety of harmful elements is unavoidable. Besides, the processing capacity of the ecosystem of a fish tank certainly can’t compare with that of a sea or a lake. That’s when aquarium water treatment and relevant products come in handy. If you are running a…
Fish tank temperature is crucial for maintaining the health of your fish and plants. Firstly, it is important because each species has its own requirements for water temperature. Apart from that, monitoring aquarium temperature can help with properly treating disease, breeding fish, and many more. There is no scientific data on whether or not slight…
Just bought your first fish tank and really excited to flood it & add new fish? Wait a minute! You are doing something very wrong! Without aquarium cycle, adding fish on the very first day of tank setup will become deadly. It will definitely introduce “New Tank Syndrome” and all of your precious little fishes…