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A good aquarist knows that a properly maintained aquarium can be breathtaking. However, if not maintained properly, you will end up with an ugly fish tank and dead fish.Things you’ll want to avoid:● Overstocking Your Tank:  We all want a little variety to our aquarium, but don’t get carried away with too many fish. When overstocked, a fish tank will build up waste products such as ammonia and nitrites which are harmful to your fish in large amounts. These are caused by the byproducts of urine and feces your fish produce, as well as uneaten food rotting on the bottom...

Understanding your aquarium's pH is essential to keep the water healthy, and if adjustments are necessary, there are easy ways for any aquarium keeper to safely alter the overall pH without stressing their resident fish. What Is pH? pH is a measure of the water's acidity. The pH scale ranges from 1-14, with completely neutral water measuring a pH of 7. Lower numbers indicate more acidic water, while higher numbers indicate more alkaline or basic water. Different chemicals dissolved in the water, including organic compounds from decaying plants, leftover food or fish feces, affect the pH and change the neutrality...

A proper filter is the most important piece of equipment needed to keep an aquarium healthy, but how do you choose the best filter for your tank? What a Filter Does Aquarium filters remove excess waste, particles, chemicals and debris from tanks, keeping water cleaner and healthier for resident fish. If waste products build up in the tank, fish can become stressed and are more susceptible to illnesses. Filters can operate in three different ways to clean the water… Mechanical Filtration: In a mechanical filter, water is forced through a medium that physically catches particles and debris so it does...

Despite what some people may think, sometimes feeding fish isn’t easy. Fortunately there is a cool device out there called a fish feeding ring. Here we will discuss what a fish feeding ring is and how it can work for you:What it isA fish feeder ring is a device that floats on water attached to a suction cup that holds it to the tank. It’s pretty simplistic right?  You put food in the middle, ensuring that the food stays all in one place. It’s like a trough for fish!How it can work for youThere are a lot of reasons that...

Fish can be delightful pets, with their brilliant colors and soothing swimming motions, but it can be unnerving and distressing when fish die for no apparent reason. There is always a reason, however, and understanding the most common causes of aquarium fish deaths can help fish owners prevent mortal mishaps in their tanks. Causes of Aquarium Fish Mortality – And How to Prevent Them! Fish are generally healthy and it is rare for a tank to be subject to mass deaths without other factors at work. There are a variety of causes that could create tank die-offs, however, such as:...