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…
As a first-time aquarium owner, I didn’t know the importance of tackling hard water stains before they took control of my tank. The limescale buildup got so bad that I thought I would have to buy an entirely new filter. So I know, it can be disheartening to discover that your aquarium has also fallen…
Many people have aquariums because they love the calming effects of watching pet fish swim around. Adding plants can seem like it detracts from the fish and crowds your tank. However, the opposite is true—plants keep water clear, filter out organic waste, and prevent algae from growing on the glass. If you’ve had an aquarium…
“What do fish see from inside the tank?” is a common question people consider when they see an aquarium for the first time, or when they are fish parents. The answer, it turns out, is quite a lot. Depending on the species, they generally have good color vision and can see quite well in low…
Aquarium plants add many benefits to your fish tank, such as improving the aquarium ecosystem and making them look attractive. But not all plants take root and stay in the same spot. So, do you want to know how to keep aquarium plants from floating? You might have to anchor them in some way. Plants…
We all love those beautiful fish tank gurgling sounds of bubbles and how they add to your home’s relaxing effect. However, we also know it requires effort and upkeep to maintain that beauty in a healthy fish environment. For example, not all problems are noticeable to the naked eye, and regularly cycling your tank is…