Hello, fellow aquarists! Welcome to the dark side ahem, I mean the boring side of aquariums. Although fish are beautiful creatures that are relaxing to watch, there are some boring subjects you must study to keep your aquarium in tip-top shape. One of these so-called boring subjects is aquarium filter bags! Duh duh duh duh! …
If you’re using an external filter for your aquarium, chances are you’re using either a canister filter or a trickle filter. Other filters are generally internal filters: Even an “external” power filter (a hang-on back filter) is partially submerged in the tank. While external filters have their benefits, they also come with a host of …
Do External Filters Need To Be Below the Fish Tank? Read More »
Life in an aquarium is based on the nitrogen cycle. Living organisms produce toxic ammonia that is transformed into less toxic compounds such as nitrate. But too much nitrate in a saltwater aquarium produces too much algae– and too little nitrate kills corals. So how do you know if the nitrate levels in your tank …
Conditioning your fish tank’s water is a critical step in water changes, as it ensures that there aren’t any harmful chemicals in the water. However, the conditioner loses its effectiveness over time, which can have severe consequences for your aquatic friends. Fish tank water conditioner expires. Fish tank water conditioner loses potency when it is …
An air bubbler is actually just an air pump connected to a piece of tubing so the air spray can be channeled from the air pump to wherever you need it in your aquarium. The air bubbles contain oxygen so when the bubbles pop, it adds oxygen to the water. The channeled air also moves …
Bubbler for Fish Tank: Are Bubblers Necessary for Fish Tanks? Read More »
The Eheim Jager Heater is renowned as the best available aquarium heater available for your pet aquarium from fish to axolotls to turtles! The main reasons are its performance and durability. There’s a lot more to the Eheim Jager heater than performance and durability so let’s dive in and learn everything there is to know …
