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Last update: April 24, 2023

15 Best Cherry Barb Tank Mates – FishLab

Cherry Barb Tank Mates

Need good tank mates for your Cherry Barb fish? Peaceful fish who live in placid schools or prefer to bury themselves deep in the substrate can make great, non-confrontational companions who won’t bother your Barbs? Since Cherry Barbs are the least aggressive variety in the Barb species, they usually get along fantastically with other docile […]

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Last update: April 24, 2023

15 Best Snowflake Eel Tank Mates – FishLab

Snowflake Eel Tank Mates

Also known as the snowflake moray, starry eel, and the white and zebra moray eel, this carnivorous eel is named for the decorative white pattern on its otherwise brown and yellow body.  Growing up to 2 feet in length in captivity, the snowflake eel is one of the best eels for a saltwater aquarium due […]

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Last update: May 9, 2022

How to Safely Lower pH in Your Aquarium

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Maintaining a healthy pH level is crucial for the quality of the water in your fish tank. If the pH level becomes too high, the acidic water can harm your fish. Here’s what you should do if you’re dealing with an elevated pH. What Is pH? PH stands for potential or power of hydrogen. It […]

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Last update: November 3, 2022

Mold In The Fish Tank: How To Remove It

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If you see air mold collecting at the top of the tank or algae collecting in different parts of the fish tank, then you need to clean your fish tank as soon as possible. Your precious tiny fishes are susceptible to diseases if they stay in that tank and water for a long time. You […]

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Last update: November 15, 2022

How to Raise & Lower KH (Carbonate Hardness) in Aquarium & What is KH

Carbonate Hardness KH in aquarium

Next up in our beginner’s guide to water chemistry is KH. With KH’s ability to directly impact the pH of your tank, you’ll want to watch it darn closely. Today, I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about KH. What is aquarium KH? Carbonate hardness is referred to as KH for short. […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Ammonia Levels- The Invisible Killer in Your Aquarium

Ammonia in aquarium

Do you know that you have an invisible assassin in your aquarium? It hides in every tank and, if left unchecked, will soon kill all your fish. I’m talking about ammonia Levels in Fish Tank. And today, I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about it. What are ammonia Levels, and where […]

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Last update: November 15, 2022

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

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Let’s face it, nobody wants nitrites in their aquarium. I don’t want them. You don’t want them. Your fish certainly don’t want them. Even though nitrites are unwanted, they actually play an essential role in your aquarium. Today, I’m going to teach you everything you would want to know about them. Before I continue, I […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

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. […]