You cannot judge the quality of aquarium water by looking at it. Clear water is not always clean or healthy. Therefore, every aquarist and fish hobbyist needs water test kits and strips to monitor the … Read more
Chlorine may be perfect when in our water as we applaud it for being able to remove most of the water contaminants. However, for a fishkeeper, the story is different since chlorine can potentially bring … Read more
Alternative names for copepods are roly-polies and pill bugs. They are an excellent nutrient source for fish as they feed entirely on algae and other naturally appearing foods within the marine ecosystem. Copepods are tiny … Read more
Anyone with an aquarium at home most probably uses tap water. Tap water has chloramine or chlorine, which are added to make it safe for drinking. Chlorine and chloramine are toxic to fish. As such, … Read more
A small bowl is the cheapest and quickest place for beginner aquarists to start keeping fish. It is the least expensive approach compared to other methods since it will not require features such as heaters, … Read more
Common name(s) Water cabbage, Nile cabbage, shell flower, water bonnet Scientific name Pistia stratiotes Height 6 inches Growth rate Water lettuce leaf population doubles in three weeks or less Placement in aquarium Floating Color Light … Read more
Cucumbers are greatly nutritious and thus safe to feed to fish as treat. Fish that eat cucumbers stay hydrated, do not suffer from constipation issues, have healthy bones, and have a robust immune systems. For … Read more
Plants need light to perform photosynthesis, but not all of them require 12 hours of lighting. The quality of the light is what matters. When looking for plants that grow in your fish tank, you … Read more
Willow moss (Fontinalis antipyretica) is an effective freshwater moss plant very commonly planted in aquariums for plenty of reasons. Just like many other aquarium mosses, it decorates the aquarium while providing hiding places, oxygen, and … Read more
PH (Potential Hydrogen) measures the acidity in a solution or substance. This measure ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 as the neutral mark. A substance with a PH value between 0 and 6.9 is … Read more