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How Do I Clean And Maintain My Fish Pond?

Last Updated on November 20, 2020 by Ian Sterling Leave a Comment

clean fish pond

If you are a water gardener, then you already know that clean water in your pond is crucial to the habitat. However, keeping pond water clean at all times can prove to be challenging if you don’t know how to go about doing.  In some cases, water may be clear, but your fish could be […]

Identify and Treat Freshwater Ich (White Spot Disease) Save Your Fish!

Last Updated on January 15, 2021 by Ian Sterling 173 Comments

Neon Tetra with white spot disease ich

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 […]

The best, safest and strongest silicone for your aquarium

Last Updated on November 8, 2020 by Ian Sterling 67 Comments

Using Silicone Caulking gun on aquarium

I think you’ll agree with me when I say: Silicone sealant is one of the most important parts of an aquarium. After all, silicone is what holds your aquarium together. Without it, your aquarium is little more than five pieces of glass. Which isn’t really an aquarium at all, right? Many hobbyists only become aware […]

Beginners guide to aquarium carbonate hardness (KH)

Last Updated on January 15, 2021 by Ian Sterling 144 Comments

Carbonate Hardness KH in aquarium

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? […]

Best betta tank size (The wrong size can kill your fish!)

Last Updated on November 16, 2020 by Ian Sterling 63 Comments

Man comparing a betta bowl that is too small to a larger sized betta tank

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? […]

EMERGENCY! How to save your tank in a power outage

Last Updated on January 15, 2021 by Ian Sterling 17 Comments

A photo of aquarium in power outage with no lights

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 […]

Best aquarium safe paint for inside and outside your tank

Last Updated on November 16, 2020 by Ian Sterling 109 Comments

Painting the glass of a fish tank with aquarium safe ted paint

So, you want to paint a background on your aquarium? Or maybe you want to paint something inside your tank. Well, the first thing you need to do is buy some paint. But not just any old paint… You need aquarium-safe paint! Today, I’m going to teach why you can’t use any paint, as well […]

Identify and Treat Columnaris (Saddle Back Disease)

Last Updated on January 15, 2021 by Ian Sterling 114 Comments

Betta with early stages of columnaris on scales

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 […]

Beginners guide to aquarium General Hardness (GH)

Last Updated on December 30, 2020 by Ian Sterling 61 Comments

General Hardness GH in aquarium

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 […]

Indian Almond Leaves: Keeping your fish happy, naturally.

Last Updated on November 19, 2020 by Ian Sterling 60 Comments

A pile of dried indian almond leaves ready for aquarium use

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 […]

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