Irrespective of how fun and exciting the hobby may seem, a leaking tank is one of the worst nightmares for any aquarist. This reveals the poor state of the aquarium sealant, decreases the...
Category: Maintenance
The aquarium filter is an indispensable component of an aquarium setup. It does a tremendous job at keeping the tank nitrogen cycle stable, therefore, making the environment safe, healthy, and...
The acquisition of used aquariums and accessories is fast becoming a norm in the hobby. Without a doubt, used aquariums and accessories are less expensive than new ones, hence aquarists that want...
So, what are phosphates? Are they good or bad? Do we need them in our freshwater tanks? What role do they play in our systems? What is the function of phosphates in plants? Are they harmful to...
Anyone familiar with the fish and shrimp keeping hobby would know that it is important to quarantine new additions before introduction to the main tanks. The purpose of this practice is to...
Have you ever spotted nasty-looking brown patches on diverse surfaces in your reef tank and wondered what they were? Well, those brown irregularities are known as brown algae or diatoms, and...