or Why Are All My New Aquarium Fish Dying? Many people buy an aquarium, set it up with the filters, decoration, and heating, and after a few days they start adding in fish. Those fish proceed then to die over the period of a few days, leaving the new aquarium owner understandably upset. If this […]
Common Issues When Cycling a Freshwater Aquarium
Cycling an aquarium is vital to keep healthy fish and plants, and most aquarists will agree that a 4 to 6 weeks cycling period before introducing fish is a good standard. There are several methods to cycle your aquarium safely, all of them involving a source of ammonia such as fish or fish food, bacterial […]
Saltwater Aquariums 101 – Marine Tank Equipment And Set Up
Reef and marine tanks are usually breathtaking; anemones, corals and brightly colored and oddly shaped fish, moving slowly among rocks and white sands. While a marine tank may not be the first choice for a novice aquarist, they can be very rewarding and not so much hard work as you would think. However, in order […]