Routine Aquarium Maintenance
Good aquarium maintenance practices will lead to a healthy aquarium, providing years of joy for the hobby. Spending 30 minutes ...more>>>
Water Parameters
Water parameters are an important aspect of aquarium maintenance. pH, Nitrogen Compounds, Phosphate, Silicate, Chlorine/Chloramine, etc. all play an important role in the aquarium. Check here to  learn about what's in your water and what's good and what's bad for your fish...more>>>
Aquarium Filtration
Filtration is the single most important requirement for a successful aquarium. Effective filtration will make aquarium maintenance a whole lot easier. In this article we focus on the 3 basic types of aquarium filtration ...more>>>
Testing Your Water
Test kits are available in strips (dip sticks), tablet/powder, and in liquid form. Testing you water should be a regular part of your aquarium maintenance routine. Test kits are generally reliable within a margin of error of plus/minus 5%. Once you have decided on a test kit avoid ...more>>>
Water Changes
Water changes are probably the most dreaded aspect of successful fish keeping but they also an important part of proper aquarium maintenance. Water changes if done regularly will make your fish and aquarium experience much more pleasant ...more>>>
Algaecides and Your Aquarium
Algae have and probably always will be the most talked about subject of the aquarium hobby. It is without any doubt the main reason many hobbyist give-up. Algae is usually the result of overfeeding and inadequate aquarium maintenance efforts ...more>>>
 Feeding Your Fish
You hear it all the time… “Do not overfeed!” Overfeeding results in the accumulation of waste simply because your fish may not be able ...more>>>
New Tank Syndrome
One should think, starting out with a new hobby is like learning by trial and error, or better, learning by doing. Unfortunately a certain amount of knowledge is required to start the hobby of fish keeping. The understanding of what is going on inside the tank ...more>>>
Old Tank Syndrome
So, your tank is doing well. No fish losses, no diseases, and crystal clear water. Everything seems fine. Then all of a sudden…
In a closed system keeping an aquarium in balance depends on many factors ...more>>>
Aquarium Maintenance with Algone
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