Fish Population – Stocking Guidelines for the Aquarium
Stocking an aquarium with fish requires some considerations. Choose compatible species and avoid overpopulating the aquarium.
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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.
Is the Water Change Harmful?
Without a doubt, the water change is the most important part of aquarium maintenance. But can the aquarium water change have negative effects on the fish tank?
How to Know if Your Aquarium is Out of Balance
We can’t determine pH, ammonia, or other parameters just by looking at the aquarium. However, if we know what to look for, fish behavior can indicate specific problems.
Sick Aquarium Fish
Signs that the fish might be sick include clamped fins, irregular behavior, darting, smashing into things, loosing weight, fading color, and floating.
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.
Bacteria and Antibiotics in the Aquarium
Any time a bacterial disease occurs adjustments in the aquatic environment need to be made in order to lessen and to eliminate stress causing factors to the fish. Bacterial diseases should be treated with antibiotics, preferably in a quarantine tank.
Aquarium Fish Stress
Poor water quality causes stress on aquarium fish, making them more susceptible to illness. Disease resistance increases with reduced fish stress.
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.
The Importance of Oxygen in the Aquarium
Most fish keepers don’t think too much about the oxygen on the aquarium. Low oxygen levels are uncommon in healthy fish tanks. Review more aquarium oxygen facts here.
Using a Quarantine Tank to Treat Fish for Disease
The best way to treat sick fish is to set up a separate quarantine tank. This will allow you to isolate the fish from others and to treat the individual fish.
Aquarium UV Sterilization
Ultraviolet sterilization (UV) is a process to eliminate biological contamination, namely parasite fungus and bacteria.