Most of us would love to own a giant aquarium. But, of course, we’d also be thrilled to have loads of extra space and infinite free electricity to make that possible. After all, cozy living is the new little black dress, and sometimes a one-gallon tank is as big as our lives can handle. You…
Even with regular cleaning and working filters, aquariums are prone to algae blooms, parasite invasions, and other diseases, emphasizing the need for a secondary cleaning mechanism. In situations where cleaning and routine filter maintenance are insufficient to resolve this issue, you might want to add an ultraviolet (UV) sterilizer to your tank to make your…
When preparing an aquarium for your fish, it is vital to consider more than just the water and the gravel. There are additional crucial components that will assist in maintaining the cleanliness and well-being of your tank. One of them is sand. A little-known fun fact is that many fish species ingest sand to aid…
Fish keeping is a highly engaging hobby, and watching fish swimming around in a healthy tank is restful. But to keep an aquarium in good health, you need to clean it from time to time to remove dissolved wastes in the water, mulm in the gravel, and algae and biofilm growing on various surfaces. However,…
It’s a common myth that goldfish are an easier start to fishkeeping than tropical fish and that they don’t need as much care to keep healthy. Although you don’t need to keep their tank heated, you still need to maintain their water quality, and you need to know how to treat tap water for goldfish….
We had a scare one day when our six-year-old informed us that our fish tank had turned frosty. It was winter, but we had a tank heater. Needless to say, we realized that the “frost” was calcium buildup. If you’ve already tried to remove calcium buildup in your aquarium, you know it’s a labor-intensive task….
An aquarium is only beautiful if you can actually see it. Algae is a pesky problem for many aquarium owners. With some species of algae having a doubling time of 2.2 hours, it spreads quickly. What makes matters worse is that limescale can build up on your fish tank glass as well. Keep reading for…
While most people know they have to set up a tank and purchase proper supplies for keeping a betta fish, fewer are familiar with how to transfer betta fish from cup to tank safely. Of course, there are a few means of doing this, and some methods work better than others. Betta fish boast some…
Does the soft gurgle of an aquarium seem like good background noise for sleeping? The smooth sounds of the bubbles and the low mumbles of the pump can help some people sleep. And, some parents like to choose fish as their children’s first pets as an introduction to learning pet care and responsibility, and kids often…