It’s never a great feeling to find that one of your fish has died, and depending on what caused the death, you may need to sterilize the tank. If you find a fish floating at the surface or lying on the gravel, there are ways to deal with cleaning the tank to prevent further deaths….
One of the most important responsibilities of a pet owner is looking after your pet. While fish won’t require your constant attention and company like a dog or a cat, they can still require a bit of work on your part. That said, some fish are much easier to care for than others. So what…
Fish keeping can bring so much pleasure, and the beauty of a well-kept tank is like a gleaming jewel full of life. But the downside can be keeping on top of tank maintenance. If you often look at your aquarium and see murky water or unwanted algae, you may wonder: “Why is my fish tank…
An aquarium always looks best when the water is 100% crystal clear. But achieving this can be elusive, especially if you are a novice aquarist. Imbalances in the water chemistry, algal or bacterial blooms, dissolved organic carbon, and inorganic particulates can all reduce water clarity. How to get crystal clear aquarium water, and maintaining it,…
Mollies are hardy little fish, but they can succumb to parasites and diseases, just like any other fish. Molly fish often die if you do not manage the quality of the water in their aquarium properly. If you are worried about your mollies and want to know if they are dying or not, keep reading!…
It is frustratingly easy to scratch acrylic and glass aquariums. There is nothing that ruins the aesthetic of a perfectly curated aquarium like a scratch in the glass. If you accidentally scratched your aquarium while cleaning it or moving it, do not worry! There is a way to fix it! Thankfully, it is possible to…
If you are planning on going away on holiday, you might be wondering if it is necessary to ask a friend to come in and feed your goldfish while you’re gone. Can you leave goldfish without food for a few days? A week? How long can a goldfish go without eating? Goldfish can go for…
Having aquarium plants in your tank has significant benefits, such as enhancing the quality of your water, preventing the growth of algae, and producing oxygen for your fish. However, keeping aquarium plants alive and healthy is difficult as they are extremely sensitive, and in some cases, no matter how hard you try, they just keep…
When most people think of a goldfish, they picture a simple, round fishbowl with one or two fish swimming around. And, this picture may include some limited decor, like gravel and maybe a little bridge or a plant. That picture is unlikely to include a filter. But is that a mistake? Do goldfish need a…