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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
Thinking of using some API super ick cure in your aquarium? It’s important to know how it will affect everything in your tank, including your plants. So, does ICH medicine kill plants? Specifically, is API super ick cure safe for plants? In most cases, ich medication is not harmful to plants. It’s built specially to … Read more
Can you use a regular sponge in an aquarium filter and is it as effective as using an aquarium filter sponge? More importantly, Is it safe for your fish? This article will explain why you can use a regular sponge filter for your aquarium filter, What type of sponge you should look for, and what … Read more
Nothing is more frustrating than upgrading to a sponge filter only to find it’s not doing a very good job with the cleaning. There are actually several reasons for that which are all solvable! So if your sponge filter not cleaning properly, Here is what you need to do. Your sponge filter is dirty This … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you could remove that unsightly tube from your sponge filter to make it fit slightly better, or maybe look a bit more attractive? Well, the answer is yes, But should you? Do you need the sponge filter lift tube? Removing sponge filter life tube Removing the lift tube can certainly … Read more
Sponge filter vs air stone, What’s the difference, and should you have both? Does one replace the other? These are questions that come up often when discussing the use of air stones in aquariums. Here we hope to give you a better understanding of the differences between these two pieces of equipment and when, or … Read more
