Acclimation is an indispensable practice that has long existed in the aquarium hobby. Before the introduction of newly acquired fish and corals, it’s important to first acclimate them to the...
Category: Maintenance
One major thing to achieve while setting up an aquarium is to make it safe, healthy, and habitable for fish and other aquatic critters — and this is possible only through cycling. Aquarium...
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,...
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...