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Stirring up the substrate, especially dirty or powdery substrate, can release a lot of cloudiness into the water. Most people first think to grab a water clarifier and dump some into the tank to help settle the particles. But wait, the Water clarifier killed my fish? What happened?! This stuff is supposed to be nontoxic … Read more
There’s a good chance you are reading this article because you are having issues with your fish tank heater. How long do aquarium heaters last anyway? In general, About 3 to 5 years. The truth is, Most quality heaters will last for a very long time. They have no moving parts and are very simple … Read more
Someone asked me if cat litter would be a good option for their aquarium substrate and if it was safe. I thought that was a really interesting question. Why would someone want to use cat litter for aquarium substrate? Well, for one thing, it’s cheap! You can get 25lbs of the stuff for only a … Read more
There are a lot of reasons why you might want to recycle your aquarium water. You may live in a place that has limited access to water, or your available water isn’t suitable for an aquarium because of various added chemicals. Whatever the reason, you might be wondering can you recycle aquarium water for reuse … Read more
If you’ve ever been out tank shopping at yard sales or on eBay, You may have encountered some fancy-looking, high-quality aquariums made by Oceanic Aquariums. These were a high-end brand of aquariums that were very popular and regularly sold up until 2007 (with some exceptions up to 2014). But are they still any good today, … Read more
This question comes up once and a while, usually when people need to keep their tank empty for a bit while they move or go on vacation but want to know if the tank cycle will survive. Bacteria need ammonia as a food source to survive, But if there is nothing in the tank to … Read more
Aquarium Suction Cups are a great way to hold things in place, but they often fail over time. This is usually due to the accumulation of dirt and dust, which can prevent the cup from creating a strong seal. Aquarium lights or sunlight degrading the suction cup as well as just general long-term use underwater. … Read more
Styrofoam has been used in arts and crafts for many years, and it’s a material that is commonly used in household projects. It’s lightweight, inexpensive, and easy to work with. So, it’s no surprise that some people have started using Styrofoam in their aquariums. Its ease of sculpting makes it great for creating beautiful and … Read more
Rubber bands sure come in handy in many of life’s circumstances, but can you use rubber bands in aquariums safely? Are there any chemicals that can leech off rubber bands in aquarium water, Or do they pose any other danger to fish? We got you covered. Is it safe to use rubber bands in the … Read more
We’ve all seen those cool colorful LED lights that you can buy to put in your fish tank. They are quite popular these days and go right along with the ‘LED in everything’ fad. But have you ever wondered if those bright, changing, or flashing lights bother fish? Do they cause stress? There are several … Read more
