Aquarium Maintenance Tips and Fish Care Guidelines
Here we discuss the basic tasks of routine aquarium maintenance. Included are tips for daily, weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly aquarium maintenance practices.
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Aquarium Filtration & Filter Options
Learn about the various aquarium filter types available for your fish tank, ranging from power filters, under gravel filters, to canister filters. Choose the filter that’s right for your aquarium.
Fish Population – Stocking Guidelines for the Aquarium
Stocking an aquarium with fish requires some considerations. Choose compatible species and avoid overpopulating the aquarium.
Nitrifying Bacteria – Breaking Down Aquarium Waste
Nitrifying bacteria are responsible for breaking down organic waste in the aquarium. This beneficial bacteria is needed for a healthy aquatic environment.
Salinity & Specific Gravity
Learn more about salinity and specific gravity for saltwater and reef aquariums. Consistent and stable levels are essential for healthy saltwater fish.
The Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle aka Biological Filtration
The nitrogen cycle is the natural process, during which beneficial bacteria break down dissolved organic waste inside the aquarium.
Protein Skimmer for Reef Tanks
The protein skimmer is highly recommended for every saltwater and reef aquarium. A well adjusted skimmer will remove significant amounts of waste from the water.
Challenges of Keeping Live Plants in the Aquarium
Caring for live aquarium plants can be fun and rewarding. Learn more about some of the challenges and benefits.
Essentials of Keeping Live Aquarium Plants
Focusing on a few basic requirements and a general understanding of the plants needs, will turn a fish only tank into a wonderful aquatic landscape.
Maintain a Reef Tank with Algone
Running a delicate reef aquarium? ALGONE creates the perfect low-nutrient environment for a healthy, thriving, and crystal clear reef tank.
How to Maintain a Reef Tank
Interested in setting up a reef aquarium? Already have a reef set up? Review our quick guide on how to successfully maintain a reef tank.
Preventing Aquarium Nitrate
While nitrates can’t be avoided entirely in the aquarium, there are steps the fish keeper can take to minimize how much nitrate is produced.