Lighting helps an aquarist observe their fish better. Most importantly, it helps maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle in the aquatic ecosystem. But for several reasons, some pet keepers are often found posing this question-“Should I turn my fish tank light …
When it comes to choosing the best fish for 5 gallon tanks, you will definitely have a wide range of options. However, it is a bit challenging to maintain a small fish tank but it is still manageable. Thriving small …
Keeping a fish tank is a beloved hobby for some people. Maintaining it requires great care and attention. One of the biggest problems every fish tank owner faces is tank glass stains. These stains tend to build-up over time and …
You may have been using those colorful rocks in your aquarium, all this time! Although they are great, nothing beats aquarium sand in case of making them fishes feel at home. Sand can bring a natural look to the aquarium …
Fish tanks or aquariums are quite standard in modern households. But if you don’t decorate them, they don’t look that appealing. That’s why people tend to load up their fish tanks with tons of fancy decorations. The variety of these …
Keeping a fish tank at home is both a thing of pleasure and beauty. Who does not want to have a beautiful looking fresh fish tank? But following the tank clean is one of the biggest challenges. Gravel algae make …
For people with fish as pets or for people who tend to display fish tanks at their places, it is important to maintain a clean environment inside the aquarium. Aquariums look great when they’re clean but frequent maintenance is required …
A dirty, smelly tank is a disease causing lair. It is a breeding ground of nefarious looking worms that dominate the ecosystem and are very difficult to remove. Worms that infest aquariums could harm the fish in various ways. They …
You brought home a new fish tank. You have everything ready—gravel, ornaments, plants, filter and two beautiful little fish quietly swimming in a circular vivarium, waiting for their new home. But only a week goes by, and you see the …
Lack of filtration in your aquarium can cause total mayhem to the tiny ecosystem. An unhygienic, stagnant tank may result in the overgrowth of algae, pungent smell and cloudiness, to name just a few symptoms. Filtration is a process by …
Ammonia poisoning is one of the leading causes of death of fish in an aquarium. Ammonia content, if found anywhere between 0.02 to 0.05 ppm (parts per million), you should be worried. Ammonia poisoning is also known as ammonia stress …
Algae is essential for any water body, there is no denying it. It is considered a healthy environment if we have some in our fish tank. The problem arises when there are too many algae. And if we are not …