As an aquarist, I consistently heard that I should let the water sit for a while before adding my fish. Some people told me the water should wait 24 hours, while others argued it takes several days. Luckily, as the years passed, I gained some experience in this topic. It is highly recommended to let … Read more
It is pretty common for home aquariums to develop algae. However, not everyone knows that there are different types and characteristics for each one. In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about hair algae. Hair algae are planted-like organisms that typically thrive in areas riched with nitrate and phosphate. They are … Read more
GloFish Danio and GloFish Tetra are the most popular among all the species of the GloFish family as being the non-aggressive ones, and they can be kept easily with other fish. They both love to stay in harmony and are kind of submissive types. But, what are the differences between GloFish Danio and GloFish Tetra? … Read more
Numerous times I’ve been asking myself whether I can use relatively hot tap water for my fish tank. Since that is the most convenient way of adding new water to aquariums, I had the feeling that other aquarists ask themselves the same question. Now, after tons of research, I am willing to share my conclusions. … Read more
As I got my first Tiger shrimp, I was very excited. The first question I had was whether I could grow other types of shrimp with that particular wonderful species. As it turns out, the answer is yes, and the variety is quite impressive. Tiger shrimp can live with Cherry, Amano, Ghost, Bamboo, and Blue … Read more
Hair alga is a common nuisance in home aquariums, and therefore, one of the most prevalent questions is how to get rid of it. So, after years of experience, I decided to dedicate an entire article explaining how to do that properly. I will divide this article into two. First, I will explain how to … Read more
Quite frequently, I notice worrying issues in my tank. For example, there were times when I saw my fish swim at the top of the tank and consistently blow bubbles. The more I investigated the issue, the more different reasons and solutions I found. Now, I am willing to share all that I’ve learned. Fish … Read more
Do you need to buy a few Tiger Barbs and maintain them with your precious Dwarf Gouramis? however, you’re now not certain in the event that they’ll get along. properly, you’re in good fortune! this text will discover the compatibility of Tiger Barbs and Dwarf Gouramis. you can technically preserve Tiger Barbs with Dwarf Gouramis … Read more
Fighting nitrate in fish tanks can be pretty frustrating, especially in new tanks that require cycling. As I suffered from this issue pretty extensively in the past, I decided to dedicate an entire article to this topic. This is how long it takes for nitrates to go down, depending on the method you choose: Water … Read more
GloFish are the beautiful little pets that make the aquarium look more vibrant. The question is which fish will suit GloFish. Many claim Glofish to be compatible with other fish, but is this true? Can GloFish Live With Other Fish? Fortunately, many suitable fishes will go perfectly with Glofish. But the compatible tankmates might vary from … Read more