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Black Beard Algae Took Over My Tank – Here’s How I Fought Back

Black Beard Algae Took Over My Tank – Here’s How I Fought Back

One morning, I looked into my aquarium... and it looked back with a beard. That creepy black fuzz? It was…
How to Easily Identify And Remove Green Spot Algae

How to Easily Identify And Remove Green Spot Algae

Uh oh… You see those little green spots in your aquarium? Kinda looks like green chicken pox, right? Well, that’s…
Hands-on with the Python Water Changer (Why it’s great!)

Hands-on with the Python Water Changer (Why it’s great!)

Made inUSALength25 – 100 feet (extensions available)Gravel tube10-inch long, 2-inch diameter (longer tubes available) The Python water change system was…
Aquarium Bubblers – Cheap & Effective – Are They Necessary?

Aquarium Bubblers – Cheap & Effective – Are They Necessary?

As a kid, I remember staring at our goldfish tank for hours.There was only one thing in the tank that…
What the Heck Is the Aquarium Water Column?

What the Heck Is the Aquarium Water Column?

You might have come across the phrase water column in online discussions. That’s exactly how I stumbled across the phrase…
What Is Aquarium KH? How To Raise Or Lower Carbonate Hardness For A Healthy Tank

What Is Aquarium KH? How To Raise Or Lower Carbonate Hardness For A Healthy Tank

If your tank’s pH is unstable, it’s probably not your pH’s fault. It’s your KH, carbonate hardness, the invisible force…
6 Causes of Aquarium Oil and Protein Films (And How to Fix it!)

6 Causes of Aquarium Oil and Protein Films (And How to Fix it!)

Did you peer over the top of your aquarium only to discover that it looks worse than the Deepwater Horizon…
Slowly Release Fish Food Block: Why You Should Avoid It!

Slowly Release Fish Food Block: Why You Should Avoid It!

What if I told you: There is a special type of fish food that can keep your fish fed for…
7 Reasons Your Aquarium Stinks (And How To Fix It Fast)

7 Reasons Your Aquarium Stinks (And How To Fix It Fast)

Ever leaned in to admire your fish and recoiled like you just opened an old lunchbox? If your tank is…
Bristle Worms: The Creepy Creature Hiding In Your Aquarium

Bristle Worms: The Creepy Creature Hiding In Your Aquarium

Did you just catch a glimpse of what looked like an underwater centipede? Do you own a saltwater aquarium? If…