It’s a hotly debated topic: What size tank is best for your betta? If some fish stores and aquarium brands are to be believed, they can be kept in tiny cups or 1-gallon tanks. Straight up, this is wrong. These tanks are too small. Today, I’m going to set the record straight. Want the answer? […]
Identify and Treat Columnaris (Saddle Back Disease)
Oh, no! Does your fish have discolored white patches on his scales? It might just be columnaris. Today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about columnaris – including how to identify and treat it. This guide might just save the life of your fish. Contents What is columnaris? How does […]
Identify and Treat Freshwater Ich (White Spot Disease) Save Your Fish!
Oh, no! Has your fish broken out in white spots? It might just be Ich. This is a nasty disease. And if left untreated, it can kill your fish. Today, I will teach you all about Ich, including how to identify and treat it. This guide might just save the life of your fish! FishLab […]
5 best and quietest aquarium air pumps (60+ Tested!)
A good air pump should be seen and not heard, right? After all, you can’t quietly enjoy your aquarium with your air pump emitting a high pitched ERRRRRRRRRRR! But which air pump is actually the quietest? What is whisper quiet to some will be loud and obnoxious to others. Perhaps more importantly, which air pump […]
3 Best small aquarium heaters for tiny tanks 1 – 10 gallons (20+ Tested)
One of the biggest complaints with small tanks is their lack of room. By the time you set up your decorations, such as gravel, plants and rocks, there isn’t a lot of room for much else – especially not a heater. And before you ask, no, you cannot skip buying a heater. You see, rapidly […]
9 Different Aquarium Water Sources (One is dangerous!)
A big part of fishkeeping is adding water to your aquarium. Whether it’s filling a new tank or performing a water change, you need a reliable and safe source of aquarium water – the lives of your fish depend on it! Today, I share with you all the different sources of water you can add […]
Beginners guide to aquarium carbonate hardness (KH)
Next up in our beginner’s guide to water chemistry is KH. With KH’s ability to directly impact the pH of your tank, you’ll want to watch it darn closely. Today, I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about KH. Contents What is aquarium KH? What is the difference between KH and GH? […]
Beginners guide to aquarium General Hardness (GH)
Our final chapter in our beginner’s guide to water chemistry covers GH. GH is essentially the hardness of your water. And today, I’m going to teach you everything about it. Contents What is aquarium GH? What is the difference between GH and KH? Why is GH important to your aquarium? What is the best GH […]
EMERGENCY! How to save your tank in a power outage
You see all that electrical equipment hooked up to your aquarium? It’s funny to think about, but that’s essentially the life support system of your aquarium. And, it all runs on electricity. But what happens if your power goes out? Well, an invisible timer starts to count down. And when it reaches zero, everything in […]
Indian Almond Leaves: Keeping your fish happy, naturally.
If you have been keeping fish for a while now, it’s highly likely you have heard of Indian almond leaves. These leaves are often referred to as a natural miracle. There are claims that Indian almond leaves are capable of bringing fish back from the brink of death, helping betta to spawn and even reduce […]