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Learn how to take care of your Aquarium Gravel
Fish tank gravel, aquarium gravel, or any of the various types of substrate all have one thing in common if nothing else. They all need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Normally this is pretty easy, and you would use a special siphoning hose called an aquarium vacuum to clean the dirty gravel. Unfortunately, … Read more
Found worms in your aquarium gravel or substrate? Maybe you just happened to notice some white worms in aquarium gravel as you were walking by and thought to yourself “Oh, crap, what’s that”. That my friend is what we call a detritus worm. This blog post will answer several questions, What a detritus worm is, … Read more
Brown hair algae (diatoms) aren’t actually algae. They are tiny organisms with hard shell-like exoskeletons. These will often pop up in new aquariums, or aquariums where additional new decorations or rocks have been added to the tank. These organisms are completely normal to have in a tank, but they will still pose many problems. They … Read more
If you have an aquarium, you must have noticed the brown color developing on the gravel. And this is quite a turn off because it does not look pleasant, and it also creates a dull environment for the fish. But what is it, and why does it turn blue? The brown color that you see … Read more
If you own an aquarium, you probably have gravel stone installed in the tank. The gravel is an integral part of the aquarium, and it benefits the fish as well as makes your aquarium look good. And with a wide selection of colors available, it becomes an ideal piece of decorating material. But the question … Read more
If you love aquariums, maintenance is an essential aspect of it. And knowing what to do and which materials you need to clean the aquarium is the first step because just changing the water will do you no good. Everything inside the aquarium needs cleaning, and that includes gravel stones as well. So can you … Read more
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
Sometimes the simple questions are the ones I like the most as they tend to have the most simple answers. The particular question “Can you boil aquarium gravel” comes up quite often and luckily for us, is a simple question. The answer, Of course, Is a resounding yes! You can boil aquarium gravel. It won’t … Read more
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