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
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
There are many kinds of aquarium hardscape available, and lava rocks are one of the kinds most often considered. But using many kinds of natural hardscape can be detrimental to fish depending on its chemical properties and where it was collected. Are lava rocks good for aquariums? The answer is yes, lava rocks are good … Read more
Keeping an aquarium is a great way to add beauty and interest to your home and a popular source of relaxation, education, and entertainment. Like most hobbies, there is no limit to the options you can choose to personalize your aquariums. Whether you keep it simple or enjoy the challenge of tackling complicated projects, you’ll … Read more
One mistake that often happens with a new aquarium is where the owner wishes to keep it. Tank owners can go around their home thinking where the ideal location is for their tank; however, they tend to find more unsuitable areas than suitable ones. One area that fits the bill is at the side of … Read more
There is nothing like having a new fish tank. However, when the tank owners set them up at home, they can find that their location isn’t the ideal place for their tank. They go through getting everything right for their fish, and then it all falls to pieces when they sit their tank into position. … Read more
Once you begin to take care of fish and you have an aquarium. There can be preventative maintenance you are unaware of in the beginning. Aquariums that have been in use for extended periods will face issues, and if not tended to, it can lead to dirty water and unexpected dead fish. New tanks can … Read more
One of the most confusing things for many new tank owners is the best place to keep their tank in their home. While tanks are made to be looked at and admired, not every location that appears ideal is suitable. You can add to this the age-old question, which crops up even more with newer … Read more
When owners of aquariums first plan their tanks, there are occasions some of them only have an outdoor area available. Balconies can appear to be the ideal choice. The aquarium is out of the way, and the majority of the time, the fish have privacy. There are many things to consider before you go with … Read more
