Why Is My Aquarium Water Cloudy? This Is Why.

Cloudy Aquarium Water

Keeping an aquarium is more than just a fun activity; it is also rewarding. But did you know most people don’t know how to clean their tanks properly? They end up asking questions like “Why Is My Aquarium Water Cloudy” while slowly pulling out their own hair? It is crucial to ensure you maintain a … Read more

The Basics Of Aquarium Keeping: Clownfish

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We are all familiar with clownfish, most likely because of the popularity of Pixar’s movie “Finding Nemo.” It is probably for that reason that beginner fish keepers like to have them in their aquarium. The good news is that even for beginners, clownfish are among the easiest fish to have in a saltwater aquarium. What … Read more

How long do clownfish live?

An average clownfish living in captivity will survive for 3-5 years. In the wild this would be considered a younger fish as their life span can reach 10+ years. The most common cause of a short lifespan in captivity is death due to stress. If you or I feel stressed it’s not that big of … Read more

How Often Should You Feed Guppies Food?

Thinking of getting some guppies? They make great starting pets you know. They really open the doorway into the aquarium keeping hobby. But did you know they are fairly easy to feed? When it comes to the dietary needs of the guppy we can break it down into 2 categories, Adult and fry. Frys need … Read more

Easy Guide for Goldfish breeding in Aquarium 2021

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It’s only natural to think about goldfish breeding, especially if you have a pair of really nice (and expensive) fish. Luckily it’s not very hard and all you need is a few instructions and some preparation. Let’s take a look at the breeding instructions bellow. There is a different between Goldfish breeding in a pond … Read more

Can you reuse aquarium gravel? Is it safe?

An image of brown diatome algae in a fish tank

It’s time to change your aquarium gravel again! What a pain! But should I really buy new gravel or can you reuse aquarium gravel? In short, Yes you can reuse your old aquarium gravel. Buying gravel over and over again is expensive so why do it? Save your money and check out the instructions below. … Read more

Is colored aquarium gravel safe?

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This is a great question that seemingly has not been addressed often online. I know because I looked it up when I started preparing this article. That in itself is strange given how often I’ve heard it asked before. It’s natural that people would be asking themselves this question. One begs to wonder why it’s … Read more

How to remove tannins from aquarium water

So you just changed the water in your tank, and it’s nice and crystal clear. But later in the day, you take a look at it and what’s this! It’s as brown as tea! What the heck is up with that? Well, my friend, tannins caused this, and I’m going to teach you how to … Read more

Picking the correct Aquarium Gravel or Substrate

What you put on the bottom of your aquarium might seem like a small task, Not something you really give much thought too. But the fact is gravel or any other substrate type proves to be absolutely essential when it comes to the cultivation of beneficial bacteria as well as the overall health of your … Read more