Author name: Nic Hsu

Algae Eaters do a great job of cleaning up the algae buildup from uneaten food in your freshwater tank. They really help keep ammonia and phosphate levels down, which maintains the mini ecosystem. But, sometimes, even with prevalent amounts of food in the tank, an Algae Eater will show signs of dying. So, how do […]

A lot of hard work goes into maintaining a sparkling fish tank that makes you go “Wow!” The aquarium’s gravel requires cleaning often because uneaten food, debris, rotting plants, and fish waste accumulate daily. Sometimes a poor quality water used in the fish tanks may also be responsible for creating a pungent stench.  (Sometimes poor

If your fish tank filter has suddenly stopped bubbling, you may want to find out why and learn how to fix the problem. This article looks into this matter in detail. Almost all aquariums require filtration units so that your fish can be healthy. It is very normal for aquarium filters to produce bubbles. Nonetheless,

Lighting is vital for a fish tank. Not just for aesthetics either. It also plays a role in the health of your fish. There is no lighting more important than that of the blue light. In fact, if you buy just one type of lighting for your fish tank, you need to make it blue.

So, it happened. Bubbles, your pet fish, passed away. You found him this morning, belly up in the tank floating lifelessly. But, you don’t how long he’s been this way or what occurred that caused his passing. Regardless, you have to dispose of the fish and make sure the tank conditions are okay for the

Unlike other pets, fish rely on their owners when it comes to oxygen and their tank environments. It’s therefore our responsibility to make sure everything is just right in their tanks. With summer rolling right around the corner, some fish owners are wondering if they have to make any changes to it their fish tanks.

Any aquarist knows the sight of algae.  It’s that sort of greenish carpet that covers substrate, rocks, glass and other decorations.  If it builds up too much in the tank, it can present a problem for the entire ecosystem.  Plus, it can block the scenery of a planted tank. But, it’s important to note that

Betta fish are regarded as among the most aggressive fish that you can put into a tank. As a result, a lot of people steer clear of combining multiple Betta fish together. They will just kill each other. However, is there a way around this? We asked our experts. So, how do you keep two

As most people should know, having a filter in a fish tank is vital for the health of your fish. Without one, your fish can become quite sick. Fish tank filters can be quite power hungry and noisy, though. A lot of people wonder whether they are able to turn their fish tank filter off

Fish tanks have become some kind of a phenomenal. There has been an ongoing debate whether it is safe to use rainwater in your fish tank. What’s more, there are a few different ideas that are floating around the internet. Whether you are looking to fill a new tank or looking to perform water change,