Common Aquarium & Fish Keeping Mistakes
Avoid these common fish keeping and aquarium problems. When problems do arise, know how to easily identify and correct them.
Aquarium Problem Solving
Green Aquarium Water is a Free-floating Algae Bloom
You should treat green aquarium water like any other algae bloom. Clearing green water is most effective by controlling nutrients in the water.
How to Control Aquarium Algae & Clear Green Water
By limiting light and eliminating nitrates from the water, we can effectively control aquarium algae. This works to clear a current problem and to prevent future outbreaks.
How to Remove Nitrate From the Aquarium
Aquarium nitrate is most commonly removed through regular water changes. However, adding live plants as well as nitrate removers can help keep nitrates low.
Old Tank Syndrome – The Aging Aquarium
An aging aquarium can be a joy and problem free for years. But sometimes conditions worsen quickly and unexpectedly. This may be due to old tank syndrome.
How to Clear Green Aquarium Water
When aquarium water turns green it’s important to keep calm and take measured steps to clear the aquarium water. Sometimes good intentions can make things worse.
Using Algone for Preventative Aquarium Maintenance
Algone maintains a low nitrate aquarium, clears and prevents cloudy aquarium water, and polishes the water to sparkling clarity.
Overfeeding Fish Causes Cloudy Aquarium Water
One of the most common fish keeping mistakes is overfeeding. Overfeeding aquarium fish increases waste in the tank and leads to high nutrients and water quality problems.
Description of Common Aquarium Algae
Learn how to identify different aquarium algae types. Some algae types may require different actions to clear from the aquarium.