How To Stop A Fish Tank From Smelling – 7 Helpful Tips
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How To Stop A Fish Tank From Smelling – 7 Helpful Tips

Fish make excellent pets for so many reasons. These little wet pets are beautiful to watch and can have quirky little personalities. However, if you’re wondering how to stop a fish tank from smelling, it’s probably not so pleasant and serene anymore. It can be downright nasty, in fact. And who’s got to stick their…

How Often To Clean A Betta Fish Tank – A Guide for New Fish Owners
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How Often To Clean A Betta Fish Tank – A Guide for New Fish Owners

Although Betta fish are often celebrated as a low-maintenance fish to keep, they still require regular care. In addition to feeding, the other main task that goes into keeping your betta fish alive and well is cleaning their tank. We’re explaining how often to clean a betta fish tank and how thorough you need to…

How to Prepare Sand For An Aquarium In 7 Easy Steps

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…

How To Clean A Planted Aquarium: Steps For Cleaning, Removing Algae and Grooming Plants

How To Clean A Planted Aquarium: Steps For Cleaning, Removing Algae and Grooming Plants

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,…

How Often Should You Clean a Fish Tank for Goldfish?
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How Often Should You Clean a Fish Tank for Goldfish?

Goldfish are freshwater fish that quickly adapt to most environments, provided the water temperatures are just right. It is incredible how goldfish can tolerate many beginner mistakes; however, one should still put in the effort to ensure their survival and well-being. They must be kept in a fish tank or aquarium with proper filtration and…

How To Prevent Calcium Buildup On Fish Tanks – 5 Simple Strategies

How To Prevent Calcium Buildup On Fish Tanks – 5 Simple Strategies

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….

How To Clean Aquarium Glass – 5 Options For A Clearer Tank
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How To Clean Aquarium Glass – 5 Options For A Clearer Tank

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…

How To Remove Hard Water Stains From Fish Tanks And Prevent Them Too!

How To Remove Hard Water Stains From Fish Tanks And Prevent Them Too!

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…