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)
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? […]
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 […]
Best aquarium safe paint for inside and outside your tank
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Best Gravel Vacuums For Any Sized Tank (Over 40 tested!)
Phew. It’s finally done. After spending dozens of hours performing hundreds of water changes, with over 40 different gravel vacuums, we believe that we found the best gravel vac for every size of aquarium. Today, I am going to share our findings with you. By the end of this guide, you will know every essential […]