Aquariums are surprisingly complicated. Very few people claim to have all the answers to the many questions that develop over time. Even so called “experts” have places to go when they have questions. Here you will find common questions and their answers with enough detail to assist with understanding.
Take your time, with a cup of your favorite beverage, and look through the questions and answers. This group of documents provides a wide range of topics and will undoubtedly provide more than a few “ah ha!” moments .
How to clean a fish tank or aquarium
Cleaning an aquarium is a central part of life with fish. Readers will learn why cleaning is important and they will understand the relationship between water chemistry and dirty water. Read on to see how to clean fish tank.
How to clean aquarium sand and gravel
A job that needs to be done, but nobody enjoys. Learn how to perform this task quickly and efficiently with the assistance of this guide.
How long can a goldfish go without being fed
Try as we might, there will be times that our beloved goldfish are forgotten in the rush of living. Readers will learn how long a goldfish can go without fish flakes or other food.
Do Goldfish need a heater
We want o give our goldfish the best home possible. should that include central heating. This article will walk through when a heater should be used.
Do Goldfish need an air pump
Goldfish need sufficient sources of oxygen to live in a non-stressed aquarium. This guide will explain the rationale for air pumps and how they relate to goldfish.
How to setup and plan for a new aquarium
There’s no substitute for good planning! This guide will walk the reader through some of the decisions necessary before an aquarium goes live.
How to prevent an algae bloom
Algae is everywhere! All aquariums have algae – some more than others. Learn how to manage algae with methods that can be self-sustaining.
How to Raise or Lower pH in an aquarium
Is pH the problem or is pH the messenger of a potential problem. Learn where pH comes from and how it is used in maintaining an aquarium. Understanding pH will help to demystify the necessity of maintaining a neutral pH balance.
How to get rid of snails in aquarium
Snails are a mixed blessing. On the one hand they help to keep the aquarium clean. On the other hand they are like rabbits and produce lots and lots of offspring that can have a detrimental effect on the aquarium. Learn how to control a population of snails in this article.
Why is my fishtank cloudy
Cloudy water often goes hand-in-hand with operating an aquarium. Learn why a tank develops a cloudy appearance and how to avoid it in the future.
Can a person get sick from aquarium water?
Take a peek into the aquarium biome and see what has grown in the water. You might be surprised as to what is lurking in the water.
How to humanely euthanize a fish
All aquarists, at some point, face the prospect of having to euthanize one of their fish. This guide steps the aquarist through the process of how to humanely kill a fish, making it quick and painless for the fish.
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