Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! We were all new guys once and we all made plenty of beginner aquarium mistakes, myself included! But why start from scratch and repeat the same mistakes we’ve all already made? Let’s get proactive! Top 10 Beginner Aquarium Mistakes 1 – Adding
Your fish tank should not smell bad! There’s a reason for Aquarium smell and it has more to do with your maintenance than it does with your fish. For those of you looking for the quick fix add some activated carbon to your filter and that smell will be gone
First of all what I need you to do is settle down! Don’t panic. A bacterial bloom and high ammonia is easy to take care of and after this article you’re going to feel much better, I promise….ok, are we calm? Then Let’s go! Bacterial Bloom In Aquarium A
You should definitely have a schedule for when to clean your canister filter. Whether that’s every month, every 3 months or every 6 months. When you do clean your filter take note of the date, right it down, post it on your fridge, send yourself an email, whatever and then
When to add bacteria to aquarium, there’s really only 4 distinct situations when you should add bacteria directly into your system. There’s also a very specific scenario when you shouldn’t be wasting your money. In this article we’ll cover them all. When To Add Bacteria To Aquarium During a brand
When to water change an aquarium? The answer is simple really. And don’t worry, I wont say “it depends” like every other article you’ve searched for today. We like to get straight to the point here! The simple, non complicated answer for when to water change an aquarium is when
Nobody likes Micro Bubbles! Because they can make your tank look dirty or cloudy when it really isn’t. But what causes micro bubbles in aquarium? Most of the time it’s your filter causing these bubbles. So I’m going to share with you 3 very easy ways of how to stop
We already know the importance of adding dechlorinator to our tanks, but when to add dechlorinator during water change is also an important question. It is absolutely safe to add your dechlorinator like, Prime, Safe, or Stress Coat directly into your tank just before adding in your new tap water.
So you’ve tried it all. You’ve tried the General Cure, you’ve tried the Prozypro, you even tried my method of feeding Metroplex, but none have been effective for Internal Parasites in Fish Treatment. Your fish still has white stringy poop, still has sunken belly, still not eating, still has internal
Having the right kind of African Cichlid algae eaters could be the difference between life and death. And I mean that for both fish and algae. Most of us African Cichlid keepers know that the choices of tank mates for our guys are pretty slim. Usually African Cichlids are kept with
Its that time of the year, the summer months are here. Aquarium temperature in summer can increase quickly, especially in an emergency. Here you’ll find some easy tips to make sure you keep your fish safe and tanks temp in check. One of the best ways to cool your aquarium
A couple months ago I removed all the expensive bio media from both of my FX6’s filtering my 210G Overstocked African Cichlid Tank and replaced them with nothing but Pot Scrubbers for bio media. That’s insane right, what was I thinking…if you want to find out what happened to my
There’s some standards in this hobby, some “by the book rules”, some technical no no’s…but sometimes you’ll find that those rules, like Mixing African and American Cichlids, can be broken. Not every time, and not every rule. But sometimes, just sometimes…you can do whatever you want. So I’ve gotten a
Are aquarium water changes necessary? Absolutely! If you’re still unsure about how important water changes are I’m going to assume you’re pretty new to the hobby, and if so, you’ve come to the right place. Water changes are the number 1 most important part of maintaining your aquarium. I’m sure
Most beginners in the hobby start out with a Hang On Back Filter or HOB Filter for short. In this article you’ll learn more information about how they work, how to improve their functionality, and how to keep them clean and running efficiently. HOB Filters HOB filters are great
There are many great choices of aquarium fish food in the industry. But most fish food will be missing essential vitamins and minerals. These important nutrients are lost in the production of commercial foods. Its just part of the process of making Flakes and Pellets. When this happens we must
I remember a time when I was in the exact same spot you’re in right now. Researching my very first fish tank…Very exciting times! Well let me help welcome you to the aquarium hobby by giving you possibly the best value a beginner in the aquarium hobby needs. I’m going
The Sponge Filter is a great tool in the aquarium hobby, so good that next time you walk into your local fish store pay attention to how many of their tanks use sponge filters…and there’s a reason for that. A sponge filter is a pretty simple piece of equipment. It’s
So you’re interested in learning more about Aquarium Wave Makers…But what does an aquarium wave maker do? Why should you use a wave maker? What are the benefits? Are they better than bubblers? How long should they stay on for? Where would be the best place to put them in
Fish Tank Ammonia is the number 1 killer of fish, especially in a new tank. If you have an ammonia spike I can help you resolve the problem right now! And hopefully save your fish in the process…In this article I’m going to give you the quick and easy fix!
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there! We were all new guys once and we all made plenty of beginner aquarium mistakes, myself included! But why start from scratch and repeat the same mistakes we’ve all
Your fish tank should not smell bad! There’s a reason for Aquarium smell and it has more to do with your maintenance than it does with your fish. For those of you looking for the
First of all what I need you to do is settle down! Don’t panic. A bacterial bloom and high ammonia is easy to take care of and after this article you’re going to feel much
You should definitely have a schedule for when to clean your canister filter. Whether that’s every month, every 3 months or every 6 months. When you do clean your filter take note of the date,
When to add bacteria to aquarium, there’s really only 4 distinct situations when you should add bacteria directly into your system. There’s also a very specific scenario when you shouldn’t be wasting your money. In
When to water change an aquarium? The answer is simple really. And don’t worry, I wont say “it depends” like every other article you’ve searched for today. We like to get straight to the point
Nobody likes Micro Bubbles! Because they can make your tank look dirty or cloudy when it really isn’t. But what causes micro bubbles in aquarium? Most of the time it’s your filter causing these bubbles.
We already know the importance of adding dechlorinator to our tanks, but when to add dechlorinator during water change is also an important question. It is absolutely safe to add your dechlorinator like, Prime, Safe,
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