One of the most common concerns for aquarium owners is that of music playing. Because fish don’t have any visible ears, owners often wonder how they react to noise. You will discover sudden noises like children tapping on the glass, or your aquarium is placed by a door that continually slams closed. Such instances can … Read more
When a tank owner builds their community aquarium, they often want to introduce various species to create a real underwater environment. Rather than adding more fish, some tank owners choose snails or even crabs. Sometimes, this can be a brilliant mix, although it may not be as clear if you have goldfish. Can crabs live … Read more
New tank owners quickly understand they should leave their aquarium filter running all the time. However, they may worry there can be issues with something electrical running all the time around water for the uninitiated. It raises many questions and one of the most concerning being. Can a fish tank filter catch fire? It is … Read more
If you want to start an aquarium, one of your first questions will be how big of an aquarium you will need. Aquarium tanks come in a large range of sizes, and instinct tells the beginner to reach for the smallest tank. It is not that simple, though, as smaller tankers are more difficult to … Read more
Even when your water is not cloudy, it can still need cleaned. If you stir up your substrate, you are likely to find the water suddenly cloudy, showing that the tank and water need cleaning. However, everyone has heard of that person that cleaned their tank and then all their fish died. It is important … Read more
Saltwater aquariums have a somewhat undeserved reputation for being extremely hard to maintain, and this has deterred many people who would otherwise really enjoy the hobby of saltwater fishkeeping from starting up a saltwater tank. Are saltwater aquariums hard to maintain? The answer is no, a saltwater aquarium is not hard to maintain, provided some … Read more
There are very few sights in your own household that can induce a moment of panic, of sheer disbelief, like a puddle of water beneath your aquarium. Immediately questions race through your mind from what’s happened to my aquarium? where is the water coming from? and the ultimate question that blares in your mind like … Read more
Installing an aquarium can be a room changing experience, adding a kaleidoscope of color and perpetual movement in a segment of your living space. And above all, watching different species of fish lazily swimming around a fish tank in your home can induce a form of hypnotic relaxation that can relieve the stress of many … Read more
Cichlids are beautiful fish species and most people spend hours looking at them through their aquariums. If you have had a close-up look at your cichlids, you are probably wondering: “why do cichlids eat sand and gravel?” Many cichlid species prefer gravel and sand substrate because it contains particles that aid in their digestion. You … Read more
When putting together your aquarium, you want to have a setup that is both healthy for your fish and visually pleasing for humans. Some accessories, such as plants and underwater “houses” are fairly easy to see as safe. Others, such as air stones, can be a little sketchy-looking to newbie aquarium owners. Are air stones … Read more
