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.
General Aquarium & Fish Information
Aquarium Power Consumption. Energy Cost of a Fish Tank
Worried about the impact of an aquarium on your electric bill? There are various factors that will determine the cost of electricity to run a fish tank.
Activated Carbon and Chemical Aquarium Filtration
Activated carbon is used to remove chemical impurities from the aquarium water. Not surprisingly, this is referred to as chemical filtration. But how does it work?
Nitrites and the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrites are a natural part of the aquarium nitrogen cycle. Nitrite is highly toxic for fish and levels must be kept undetectable at all times. Nitrite can quickly become lethal for fish.
Biological Filtration Balances the Aquarium
Biological filtration is another term used to describe the aquarium nitrogen cycle. It’s the process of beneficial bacteria breaking down organic waste in the water.
Cycling the Aquarium Without Fish
Traditionally a fish tank is setup with live fish from the onset. It exposes fish to high levels of toxicity. To avoid this, consider cycling the aquarium without fish.
Choosing the Right Aquarium Substrate
Substrate will have an impact on the look of your aquarium. The preferred look is a personal choice, but beware of other effects the substrate has on the aquarium.
Effects of Ammonia on Aquarium Fish
Ammonia is a toxic by-product of the aquarium nitrogen cycle. It’s the first nutrient produced by nitrifying bacteria. Ammonia should never be detectable in an established aquarium.
Chemical Aquarium Filtration
Chemical aquarium filtration sounds more complicated then it is. While the processes may be technical in nature, it is easily achieved with activated carbon.
Setting Up Your First Aquarium
Tips for the beginner setting up an aquarium for the first time. Here are our recommendations for tank size, filter, and other essential equipment.
Choose Compatible Fish for a New Aquarium
Avoid aquarium disaster by carefully selecting compatible fish. It’s in the description “community” tank. Your goal is to combine species that live peacefully in one community.
Vacation Tips for the Aquarium Owner
Going on vacation? Here are some tips on leaving your aquarium for an extended time while you’re enjoying time away from home.