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7 Best Gravel Vacuums For Any Sized Tank (Over 40 tested!)

Last Updated on November 16, 2020 by Ian Sterling 32 Comments

The best aquarium gravel vacuums tested and reviewed

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 […]

The #1 best aquarium water changer for easy maintenance (5 tested!)

Last Updated on January 18, 2020 by Ian Sterling Leave a Comment

The best aqquarium water changer system tested and reviewed

Ugh… The weekly water change. There is no denying that it is an essential part of keeping your aquarium happy and healthy. But it sucks. Draining and refilling your aquarium, hauling full buckets of water back and forth. I’m tired just thinking about it. Maybe I’ll just put it off until next week… Forget that! […]

Create a comfy bed for your betta with a hammock!

Last Updated on December 30, 2020 by Ian Sterling 38 Comments

If you want to create a fun and comfortable spot for your betta, there is nothing better than a hammock. They are affordable, look great and best of all – betta love them! And today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about them. What is a betta hammock? What are […]

Ceramic Rings: Affordable and Effective Bio Media

Last Updated on November 19, 2020 by Ian Sterling 69 Comments

Ceramic rings counted out and ready for aquarium use

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!)

Last Updated on November 19, 2020 by Ian Sterling 57 Comments

Goldfish in aquarium that is too hot staring at thermometer and sweating

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!)

Last Updated on November 19, 2020 by Ian Sterling 32 Comments

Testing and reviewing different aquarium thermometers to find the best

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

Last Updated on November 19, 2020 by Ian Sterling 178 Comments

Dead goldfish floating belly up in glass fish bowl

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)

Last Updated on January 18, 2020 by Ian Sterling 42 Comments

Nymphoides aquatica, the aquarium banana plant

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 Updated on December 30, 2020 by Ian Sterling 80 Comments

Betta fish sleeping at bottom of aquarium on gravel

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

Last Updated on November 19, 2020 by Ian Sterling 3 Comments

Our oceans filled with fish dolphins and crabs

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 […]

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