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Last update: March 6, 2024

Why Do My Fish Keep Dying? 11 Reasons & How to Prevent It

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 dead fish – It’s like you have become a fish serial killer. At this point, you […]

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Last update: November 3, 2022

Aquarium Banana Plant Care Guide (Nymphoides Aquatica)

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 […]

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Last update: April 15, 2024

Does your betta fish sleep? How to catch your Betta snoozing!

Betta fish sleeping at bottom of aquarium on gravel

As I tucked my daughter into bed last night, her eyes wandered to the aquarium by her bedside. There, Toby, her vibrant Crowntail Betta, was gracefully gliding through the water. Suddenly, she turned to me with curiosity sparkling in her eyes and asked, “Do betta fish need sleep?” It was an insightful question. Before I […]

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Last update: November 2, 2022

The state of our oceans – The damaging effects of ocean pollution

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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Last update: March 27, 2024

Aquarium water turn green? Here’s how to fix it (In just days!)

Snails on plany in aquarium where water has turned green

Uh oh… You don’t know what happened, but now your aquarium looks green? Chances are your tank is suffering from green aquarium water. And, it ain’t pretty. Some people say it looks like pea soup, but to me, it looks more like Mountain Dew. In any case, it’s not something you want in your aquarium, […]

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Last update: November 3, 2022

Trust me, you need a bucket for your aquarium. Here’s why!

Man holding bucket in front of aquarium

Oh wow, buckets! How exciting, right? Don’t worry, I had the exact same thought when I was told to create a guide on aquarium buckets. It’s perhaps the most boring topic I can think of. So boring, in fact, that the humble bucket is often overlooked by beginners setting up their first aquarium. Today, I […]

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Last update: November 2, 2022

3 Best Automatic Fish Feeders for Easy Feeding (13 Tested!)

Automatic fish food feeder sitting on top of glass tank aquarium

After spending over 40 hours filling, testing and tweaking automatic fish feeders, we have found the best fish feeders for precise feeding, reliability and keeping your fish food dry. [sc name=”automatic-fish-feeder-text-links-code”] Introduction Have you ever had the problem… I can’t find someone to feed my fish today? I know I have. It was last year […]

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Last update: November 30, 2023

Use Water Clarifier to Fix Cloudy Aquarium Water In Just Days

Man holding bottle of water clarifier in front of cloudy aquarium

Cloudy water blocking the view of your fish? Want crystal clear water? A water clarifier might be the exact product you are looking for. A few drops is all it takes to see visibly clearer water in just a few days! Want to know more? Today, I am going to teach you everything you need […]

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Last update: March 15, 2024

How to Identify and Kill Planaria Worm The Easy Way (In Just Days!)

Planarian flatworm on glass of aquarium

Are your shrimp dying mysteriously? Have you noticed strange, flat worms sliding around your aquarium? If you answered yes, then you might have a planaria infestation. You’ve come to the right place! Because today, I’m going to tell you how to get rid of them for good! First, ensure you have these products to effectively […]

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Last update: March 20, 2024

Cloudy Water in Aquarium – How to Fix Your Hazy Aquarium

Two fish swimming in cloudy aquarium water

Are you staring at your cloudy fish tank in disgust? It doesn’t have to be this way! Today, I am going to take you through the common causes of cloudy water and how to get rid of cloudy fish tank for good. Every fish lover and hobbyist has gone through the dreadful episode of encountering cloudy water. […]