Cleaning

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

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