Aquarium Maintenance- How to Clean Your Aquarium Filters

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

A dirty fish tank is not only an eyesore ? it is also a health hazard to your fish, to yourself, or to your family. It is important to clean your fish tank regularly and keep water conditions perfect for your pet fish. Cleaning your aquarium filter is one of the critical steps. The three […]

Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Fishless cycling is the process of cycling a tank, or establishing a biological filter in a fishless aquarium.
The biological filter, or nitrogen cycle, naturally occurs over the first 4-6 weeks after a tank is set up. Cycling a tank is necessary to keep the water free of pollutants and the fish healthy, but while the […]

Aquarium Filter System Tips

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Fish excrete waste constantly just like any other living things as they swim around the water. This waste is a potential poison to fish thus it's highly essential to find a way to remove this toxin from the aquarium tank.

The process of removing this excess food, decaying matters, dangerous chemicals, fish waste products and free […]

Tank Requirements For Discus Fish

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

For Discus fish, there are 2 consideration in tanks - tank depth and volume. Because of their size and swimming habits, a minimum of 18″ is needed for tank depth, the deeper the better. Regarding volume, a good rule of thumb is that each adult discus will need 10 gallons of water. Larger tanks will […]

Aquarium Water Conditioners - Their Ingredients And Functions

Monday, July 6th, 2009

AQUARIUM WATER CONDITIONERS their ingredients (where available), what chemical functions they perform and uses based on my opinions of each based on using these products in a professional capacity (27 years of aquarium maintenance and research)

STRESS COATStress Coat contains a special non-toxic polymer that is attracted to the skin of the fish forming a synthetic […]

Ponds & Waterfalls- Water Living

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

We can?t live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like to live next to it, whether in the form of […]

The Optimum Cichlid Aquarium Set Up

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

The groups of fishes commonly referred to as Cichlids, comprise a vast group of, generally larger and more aggressive fishes from Africa and South and Central America with a few species being found in Asia. They offer such a large variety of bright colors, shapes and habits that they have become one of the most […]

If You Want An Aquarium That's Easy To Maintain A Freshwater Aquarium Is What You're Looking For

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

If you want an aquarium that's easy to maintain and a popular choice with most households, then a freshwater aquarium is what you're looking for. It can be used to house freshwater fish and plant life. You can choose between a glass or an acrylic tank for your freshwater aquarium. Glass tanks […]

Aquarium Filters - How They Work and the Benefits and Negatives of Each Type

Monday, March 31st, 2008

AQUARIUM FILTERS

There are several different kinds of aquarium filters, each with advantages and disadvantages. Most work best when used in combination to compliment each other, this redundancy is also important for peace of mind in case one filter fails, another will keep your aquarium filtering. I give my opinion too with each of these types […]

Goldfish Tips - Keeping The Aquarium Clean

Saturday, January 5th, 2008

You do clean your house don?t you? Well you have to clean your Goldfish?s house too and it?s a lot simpler! Cleaning and maintaining a goldfish tank is a must because this breed is really dirty. Even a teenager?s room would be better than a goldfish tank that?s left alone for a week! The Goldfish […]