If you are new to having an aquarium, you might be wondering if you really need an air stone. We are going to talk about this, and even tell you where the best place to put it is. However, before … [Read more...]

Many people might think that using spring water in a fish tank is perfectly fine. After all, spring water is more natural than water from the tap, so it has to be safe, right? While true spring … [Read more...]

How often do you measure the temperature of the water in your fish tank? Do you understand the importance of this task? Reading a fish tank thermometer may seem like quite a confusing task; however, … [Read more...]

Placing new aquarium decorations into your fish tank adds a touch of beauty and color to the tank. The aquarium can look good for a period of weeks or even months but after a certain period of time, … [Read more...]

It’s important to ensure that you plant your live plants with the right materials. Since soil doesn’t go in an aquarium, you may want to consider gravel. However, it’s important to know what to do and … [Read more...]

Water hardness is also called general hardness, and it’s the measure of the salts dissolved in the water. This focuses mainly on magnesium and calcium. If there’s a low GH, it’s soft water, but if … [Read more...]

When you’re just starting with a new fish tank, you’ve probably heard about aquarium cycles. This is where you let nitrite and ammonia hit 0 ppm before you add the fish. It can seem somewhat … [Read more...]