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Last update: November 12, 2022

Is a Fish the Right Pet for You? 7 Reasons Why It Might Not Be

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Are you considering buying a pet fish? Excellent choice! But they certainly are not for everyone. I have had pet fish for quite some time now… Over 30 years, in fact. Where does the time go? During this time I have actively been involved in online fish forums, local meetups and helped many, many beginners […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Chemical Filtration: Removing What Other Filters Can’t!

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Chemical filtration is the creepy uncle of the aquarium world. It may not be popular, but if your aquarium is facing an emergency, you will be glad you have it. So, let’s take a closer look at chemical filtration and how it can be used to benefit your aquarium… What is chemical filtration and why […]

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Last update: November 15, 2022

Mechanical Filtration: The Most Common Type of Aquarium Filter

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When it comes to aquariums, filters are essential. And, one of the most common types of filters is mechanical filtration. But what is mechanical filtration and why is it important in your aquarium? Well, today I am going to explain all that and more! What is mechanical filtration? Mechanical filtration is one of three different […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Biological Filtration – The aquarium filter that is ALIVE!

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It’s alive…. Your filter, that is. And as you will soon learn, that’s a good thing! A live filter is referred to as biological filtration, and it can make all the difference to the water quality in your aquarium. Today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about biological filtration. What […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

What Are Bio Balls and Why Are They so Good for Biological Filtration?

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You know those small black plastic balls… The ones that sit inside aquarium filters? Well, those are called bio balls. When used properly, bio balls provide powerful biological filtration to your aquarium. Today, I am going to teach you all about them! What are bio balls and what do they do? You know those good […]

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Last update: March 15, 2024

The danger of aquarium NITRITES to fish (and how to get rid of them!)

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Alright, let’s get real for a second—nitrites are like that one uninvited guest at your aquarium party. I don’t fancy them, you’re not a fan, and your fish? They’re definitely not throwing any welcome parades. But here’s the twist: as much as we all want to show nitrites the door, they’ve actually got a VIP […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

What the Heck Is Bioload and Why Is It Important to Your Aquarium?

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When reading online, it’s likely you have stumbled across the word bioload. Confused, you likely Googled “What is bioload?” Well, at the time of writing this, there wasn’t an article that answered this question. Seeing this, I decided to create one myself. So, let’s jump right into it… What is bioload? Bioload is short for […]

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Last update: October 24, 2023

Aquarium Nitrates and how to get rid of them!

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You might not be able to see them, but nitrates are hiding in every aquarium. Understanding this invisible compound is an important part of maintaining happy and healthy fish. Today, I’m going to teach you everything you would want to know about them. Before I continue, I want to make sure you read The Nitrogen Cycle guide. […]

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Last update: November 21, 2023

Beginners Guide to the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle

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You can’t see it… But deep inside your aquarium a cycle is occurring. The nitrogen cycle to be exact. To a beginner, the nitrogen cycle can be a difficult concept to understand. But don’t worry… Today, I am going to break the entire cycle down into easy-to-manage chunks. By the time you are done reading […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Gang Valve – A Single Fitting to Split & Control Your Airline!

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Most aquarium air pumps only have enough nozzles to run one or two airline tubes. As you are no doubt aware, one airline will run one piece of air-powered equipment, such as an airstone or a sponge filter. But what happens if you want to run three…four…or even more airstones from the same air pump? […]