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
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
Aquarium gravel is fun! It comes packed in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and qualities. And let’s not forget that nostalgic smell (That, with a combination of various species’ poop, is what makes that famous pet store smell!). Poop aside, Aquarium gravel has many important functions and isn’t meant to just look pretty. Filtering … Read more
