How to pages to help set up and run fish tanks for beginners and advanced aquarists
Aquarium dimensions and overall aquarium sizes may vary depending on the manufacturer’s calculation. When you buy a tank the actual aquarium dimensions of one brand of the tank may be larger or smaller than the aquarium dimensions for the same gallon tank size. Even the trim type or color may change the aquarium dimensions of … Read more
How much does a gallon of water weigh? We identify the water weight for different quantities of US gallons. Including how much does a gallon of water weigh in pounds, stones and liters. There is also an explanation of US and UK, differences in measurements for gallons.
Pool filter sand Pool filter sand is not the first thing that you may think about when setting up an aquarium. There are a fair number of things you’ll need to buy to set-up your first aquarium, and one surprisingly pricey component is the gravel and sands made especially for the bottom of a fish … Read more
FISH FOOD This is a brief overview of what fish food various types of fish such as Angelfish, Barbs, Bettas, Guppies, Mollies, Oscars etc like to eat. Let’s get started alphabetically with Angelfish. Remember, it is not good to overfeed your fish. Feed only what your fish can consume in 2 to 3 minutes, once … Read more
Water hardness and how fish deal with soft and acidic water or hard and alkaline water.
Happy fish, happy life. You didn’t buy a fish tank full of lovely fish just to watch them live a mediocre life, did you? I didn’t think so. I’m sure you know that you need filtration for your tank. However, there’s a lot more than just purchasing a filter. You have to make sure you … Read more
It may seem like a very basic concept, but keeping your fish tank clean is one of the most important things you can do for your fish. Good filtration is key. It’s right up there with getting them food and keeping them in water! What are the repercussions of letting your tank get filthy? There … Read more
For anyone new to keeping fish there is a lot of information about keeping fish safe from the effect of ammonia and nitrites in the water. There is less written about the potentially deadly effects of nitrates in the aquarium. Nitrate is less toxic to fish than ammonia and nitrites, but it can still kill … Read more
