Note: While this guide focuses on ceramic rings, the information is relevant to any ceramic-based aquarium filter media. You know those white colored beads… The ones that sit inside aquarium filters? Well, those are actually ceramic rings. And when used properly, ceramic rings provide powerful biological filtration for your aquarium – keeping your tank safe […]
Water temperature in your aquarium (It’s pretty darn important!)
You might not be able to see it, but your fish can certainly feel it. I’m talking about water temperature, and as you will soon learn, it’s pretty a pretty big deal. In fact, if you don’t monitor the temperature of your aquarium, then you are putting the lives of your fish at risk! See, […]
4 best and most accurate aquarium thermometers (Over 40 tested!)
Most experts will agree with me when I say: Every aquarium needs a thermometer. In fact, you probably already have a thermometer inside your tank right now. But have you ever given a thought to its accuracy? Well, it turns out you should. Seriously, check out these popular aquarium thermometers… Five different thermometers, five different […]
11 Reasons Why Your Fish Keep Dying
So, you just bought your first goldfish… You take it home, only to discover your little fish floating belly up a few days later. Or, maybe this isn’t your first fish funeral. Time and time again, you find your fish dead – It’s like you have become a fish serial killer. At this point, you […]
Aquarium Banana Plant Care Guide (Nymphoides Aquatica)
Check banana plant price Origin North America Position Foreground Height Varies according to nutrient availability Width Varies according to nutrient availability Difficulty Easy Growth Rate Medium Substrate Sand, gravel or soil pH 6 – 7.2 Lighting Low – High Ideal Temperature 68-81°F (20-27°C) Carbonate Hardness (KH) 5-12 dKH What do you get if you cross […]
Does your betta sleep? How to catch your Betta snoozing!
Last night when I tucked my daughter into bed, she glanced over at her aquarium. Toby, her Crowntail betta, could still be seen swimming around. She looked up at me and asked: Do betta fish sleep? It was a good question. But before I could answer, she had already started to drift off to sleep. […]
The state of our oceans – The damaging effects of ocean pollution
Our oceans are a marvel – alive with color, noise, drama, curious life forms, and fascinating creatures – and that is just what we know about today! Every day, scientists learn more about the wonders beneath the waves. From space, our planet Earth shines blue amidst the infinite blackness. That is because oceans and seas […]
The 2 best and most accurate hydrometers for your aquarium (13 tested!)
I’m sure you will agree with me when I say: Mixing salt water is an art. If the salinity levels in your tank are too low or too high, your fish and corals can become stressed and, in extreme cases, die. That’s why measuring salinity is an important part of owning a saltwater tank. A […]
Aquarium water turn green? Here’s how to fix it (In just days!)
Uh oh… You don’t know what happened, but now your aquarium looks green? Chances are your tank is suffering from green aquarium water. And, it ain’t pretty. Some people say it looks like pea soup, but to me, it looks more like Mountain Dew. In any case, it’s not something you want in your aquarium, […]
Trust me, you need a bucket for your aquarium. Here’s why!
Oh wow, buckets! How exciting, right? Don’t worry, I had the exact same thought when I was told to create a guide on aquarium buckets. It’s perhaps the most boring topic I can think of. So boring, in fact, that the humble bucket is often overlooked by beginners setting up their first aquarium. Today, I […]