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Last update: November 15, 2022

Surface Agitation: Stir, Churn and Oxygenate Your Aquarium!

Agitated water stirring and bubbling around

It definitely isn’t the most exciting part of owning an aquarium… In fact, surface agitation is often overlooked, especially by beginners. But that doesn’t change the fact that surface agitation is important! So today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about it! What is surface agitation? Have you ever seen […]

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Last update: November 1, 2023

Fish Feeding Rings – Stop Your Fish Food From Floating Away

Fish feeding ring floating on top of water to stop fish food from spreading all over tank

I swear that these things are one of the best kept secrets in fishkeeping… Every single person who sees the empty ring floating on the surface of my fish tank will point at it and ask, “What’s that?” It’s a fish feeding ring and, for many fishkeepers, it’s an incredibly helpful tool when feeding time […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Slowly Release Fish Food Block: Why you should avoid it!

Gold fish eating slow relase fish food feeder block inaquarium

What if I told you: There is a special type of fish food that can keep your fish fed for up to two weeks? You probably wouldn’t believe me, right? Well, that product actually exists: slow release fish food. [sc name=”slow-release-fish-food-block-text-links-code”] Today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about this […]

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Last update: December 12, 2023

Aquarium Volume Calculator: How Many Gallons Can Your Tank Hold?

Woman using aquarium volume calculator to determine the water capacity of her fish tank

Want to know how much water your aquarium can hold? Use our handy calculator to find out just how many gallons (or liters) of water your aquarium is capable of holding. Notes on Aquarium Capacity: Now that you know the volume of water that your aquarium can hold, you will want to be mindful of […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Aquarium Bubblers – Cheap & Effective – Are They Necessary?

Fish swimming in planted tank with bubbler

As a kid, I remember staring at our goldfish tank for hours. There was only one thing in the tank that interested me more than the fish… The bubbles. The way they floated through the water in a hypnotizing rhythm was fascinating. That was my first experience with an aquarium bubbler… A memory that was […]

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Last update: November 2, 2022

The best water conditioner for aquarium to make your tap water safe!

holding a bottle of water conditioner in front of freshwater aquarium

You can’t see it… You can’t smell it… Often, you can’t even taste it… But this invisible assassin is an expert at killing your fish. I am talking about disinfectants, like chlorine and chloramine, found in your tap water. To you and me, these disinfectants are considered harmless. But to your fish, they are deadly. […]

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Last update: October 24, 2023

Aquarium Sponge Filters: Cheap Mechanical and Bio Filtration

Sponge filter sitting in small aquarium with goldfish

Sponge filters are the cheapest and easiest way to filter your tank. But don’t write these off as cheap and nasty because they are actually very effective! In fact, your local fish store likely uses sponge filters in their tanks. These guys are trusting sponge filters to take care of hundreds of thousands of dollar’s […]

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Last update: November 21, 2023

Salinity: What Is the Ideal Saltiness of Your Aquarium?

Salt in a glass of water to demonstrate salinity

I don’t need to tell you that the ocean tastes salty. After all, they call it salt water for a reason. But did you know that fish need the ideal “saltiness” to survive? If the salt levels are out of whack, you risk harming your fish. And, you don’t want that! You want the saltiness […]

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Last update: November 2, 2022

Refractometers – The BEST Way to Test the Salinity of Your Saltwater Aquarium

Man looking through eyepiece on optical refractometer to test salinity of his saltwater aquarium

So, you have decided to set up a saltwater tank? Congratulations! Saltwater tanks are a lot of work, and mixing salt water will be a major part of your life now. While it may seem simple, mixing salt water is an art. If the salinity levels are too low or too high, your fish will […]

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Last update: November 2, 2022

Raising Mosquito Larvae for a Nutritious Live Fish Food (It’s FREE!)

Mosquito larvae being raised and farmed in a container for fish food

What if I told you that you want to attract mosquitoes to your yard? You’d call me crazy, right? A few months ago, I would have thought the same. That is, until I learned that mosquito larvae are a fantastic live food for my fish. Many aquarists feed their fish mosquito larvae to help improve […]