Maintenance

Oil and protein film can appear on the surface of any freshwater aquarium, but each type forms for different reasons.…

New and experienced aquarists often run into the same preventable problems. This guide breaks down the top mistakes fish owners…

Fighting with a weak gravel vacuum that barely lifts waste or constantly floods your floor? After testing 40+ gravel vacuums…

Hey there, fish keepers! Is cloudy water blocking your view of your beautiful fish? Want crystal clear water? A water…

If you’re a first-time fish owner, specifically a Betta fish owner, there comes the time when you wonder how to…

You see all that electrical equipment hooked up to your aquarium? It’s funny to think about, but that’s essentially the…

It definitely isn’t the most exciting part of owning an aquarium… In fact, surface agitation is often overlooked, especially by…

It’s alive…. Your filter, that is. And as you will soon learn, that’s a good thing! A live filter is…

If your tank’s pH is unstable, it’s probably not your pH’s fault. It’s your KH, carbonate hardness, the invisible force…

So, you’ve decided to set up a saltwater tank? Congratulations! Saltwater tanks require dedication, and mixing saltwater will become a…