Why You Need a Pre-Filter Sponge for Your Aquariums Looking for a very easy way to optimize your hang-on-back (HOB) or canister filter? Try a pre filter sponge (or intake sponge). The simple foam cylinder comes with a hole in its middle. This allows you to slide it on the intake tube of your filter …
How to Pick the Best Planted Aquarium Light We get asked a lot of questions about lighting. Let’s discuss three lighting options and their implications for beginners to help you get started with your planted tank journey. #1 Color Spectrum You’ve probably seen the difference in lighting between a cozy coffee shop and a hospital. …
10 Best Tank Mates for Your Goldfish Goldfish are beautiful, much-beloved creatures in the fish keeping hobby, but sometimes it can be nice to add a little variety to their aquariums. After many years of owning goldfish, we’ve compiled a list of our top tips and recommendations for keeping goldfish tank mates (including a few …
How to Clear Up a Cloudy Fish Tank A cloudy aquarium can make it difficult to enjoy your fish tank. In this article, we explore the many reasons why your aquarium may look hazy and how to clear up the murkiness as quickly as possible. You will first need to pour some tank water into …
What is Neon Tetra Disease (or Neon Tetra Disease)? Neon tetras are a popular nano fish known for their beautiful, red and blue stripes, but sometimes they get a bad reputation for being a “sensitive” fish that is prone to dying. We have found that these tetras are as tough as other danios as rasboras. …
Are Indian Almond Leaves Good for Aquarium Fish? Have you ever seen a stack of large, dried leaves at the fish store and wondered what they are for? Indian almond leaves (IAL) or catappa leaves come from Terminalia catappa, a tree that originates from Asia and Oceania but now grows in tropical and subtropical regions …
The Easy Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle for Aquariums Are you getting started with your first fish tank? You may have also heard of the “aquarium Nitro cycle,” which is a series of complex scientific terms and graphs that can seem overwhelming. Don’t panic! We will explain the nitrogen cycle in this short guide. What …
5 Best Fish Tank Ideas for a 40-Gallon Breeder Aquarium Due to its dimensions of 36 inches long x 18 inches wide x 16 inches high (91x46x41 cm), the 40-gallon breeding aquarium is very popular. Other 40-gallon tanks have a more rectangular base, but the 40-gallon breeder tank has a deeper base without being too …
Nutrient Deficiencies: Why Your Aquarium Plants Are Dying You have the perfect aquarium, but your plants keep dying. You could have a shortage of nutrients. Your plants may be lacking key building blocks, even if you regularly fertilize them. We will show you how to identify the signs of nutritional deficiencies and help you take …
Care Guide for Clown Loaches – The Pack of Underwater Puppies You might be interested in purchasing a bunch of clown loaches. If so, you are in for a treat. These jovial giants are an absolute pleasure to keep, and we’ve had the privilege of owning them for more than 10 years. However, there are …