Tap water, which is a common source of water used in aquariums, contains disinfectants (chlorine/chloramine), heavy metals, and other impurities. These substances tend to pollute the water,...
Category: Maintenance
Filtration is a prerequisite for optimal aquarium health, and it also spurs the overall wellbeing, survival, and longevity of inhabitants in a captive environment. Biological filtration works...
Driftwood, cones, leaves, and other botanicals can be a lovely addition to our tanks. They look amazing and last a long time. However, they will also affect the water in your aquarium. After...
Old and new tank syndromes are considered to be one of the most common problems in the aquarium hobby. Because the longer we run our tanks, the higher is the chance that we can get it. Old...
New tank syndrome is among the leading problems faced in aquaria, and lack of sufficient beneficial bacteria populations in the tank plus poor aquarium maintenance contributes strongly to these....
Fish and shrimp keeping comes with a lot of challenges and one of these is running a tank during a power outage. Not many have experienced this unpleasant situation, but it may occur someday and...