Testing aquarium water quality is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy aquatic environment for your fish. While there are various water testing kits available in the market, they can be expensive and not always accessible. How to test fish tank water without kit? It’s mostly impossible to test the water quality without a kit, … Read more
Most, if not all, water treatment facilities use amonia to keep our water pure. However, ingesting too much of this chemical can lead to adverse effects. Furthermore, if you are taking care of various aquatic lifeforms, this chemical can also cause damaging effects to them if not tested properly. The best way to test our … Read more
We understand why many beginner aquarists want to learn how to read a fish tank thermometer. After all, water temperature is one of the most vital water quality parameters to ensure your fish is in a safe environment. If you know how to read an ordinary mercury thermometer, you already know how to read an … Read more
How to disinfect a fish tank is usually not the top priority of beginner aquarists. Only when they must sterilize the aquarium after a fish dies or after a fish disease outbreak do aquarium hobbyists look for information on disinfecting the tank. Please, do not wait for such circumstances to happen before you start learning … Read more
Although you might never have to, learning how to drain a fish tank is a skill you might find beneficial one day. For instance, parasitic infestations that no water change can address will demand emptying the aquarium to deep-clean it. Several methods are available to remove water out of a fish tank, though some tricks … Read more
Most old fish tanks can end up in the trash, while they can be repurposed to make a homemade terrarium fish tank. Creating a terrarium from an old fish tank can be a cost-effective way to make a unique and beautiful indoor garden since you already own the tank. How to make a terrarium in … Read more
No aquarist wants to see their fish get sick, making the question of how to get rid of parasites in fish tank units a valid concern. As aquarium hobbyists, we feel sad when we see our fish not eating, moving sluggishly, or showing signs and symptoms of parasitism. Veterinarians can help you determine the parasite … Read more
Understandably, many beginner aquarists want to learn how to remove algae from fish tank decorations. Although these greenish-to-brownish life forms can make an underwater castle look more vintage, algae can detract from the fish’s vibrant colors and the aquarium’s beauty. To get rid of algae in aquarium decoration, follow the three steps and methods we … Read more
Many novice Betta owners do not know how to clean a Betta fish tank without scaring or stressing the fish. For some, the idea may even frighten them. The apprehension is understandable. After all, Bettas (known as Siamese fighting fish) are carnivores. Surprisingly, they have a greater pound-for-pound bite force than the Great White shark. … Read more
If you are an aquarist or an aquascaping hobbyist, then you would have encountered the terms “hard water” and “soft water” at some point. For both saltwater and freshwater aquariums, hard water and soft water are water qualities that play an essential role that directly impacts the health of the fish and aquatic plants and … Read more