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From the tropics to your living room, maintaining adequate water temperature is a challenge many aquarium enthusiasts face. Beginners and even old pros may wonder what the best heater is for their tanks. With so many varying opinions muddying the waters, we have put together this simple guide on making every aquarium feel like a mini island getaway complete with warm waters and happy fish. Tank Size There's no one-size-fits-all approach to aquarium husbandry, but there are a few rules of thumb that can make heating your tank a little easier. Generally speaking, it's a good idea to maintain 5...

Fish can be wonderful pets, amazing installations of aquatic art you can enjoy and even interact with. They can become skittish, however, and when your fish start hiding, you can't enjoy them nearly as much. By understanding why your fish are hiding, you can take steps to make them more comfortable and confident in your aquarium. The Nature of Fish Fish are prey species, particularly the smaller varieties that are popular in aquariums. Even more aggressive fish are often preyed on by larger fish in the ecosystem. To protect themselves, fish will instinctively hide when they are uncertain, frightened, stressed...

Setting up a new aquarium can be an overwhelming experience, but it can be lovely to see your tank all bright and sparkling. Do you need an algae eater to keep it that way? About Tank Algae Most fish tanks develop algae, and if left unchecked, it can lead to strong smells, murky green or brown water or even health problems for your resident fish. Algae are simple aquatic plants that grow best in water with significant uneaten food or waste, and different types of algae may develop. Some algae is free-floating, while others may appear as a scummy or...

Fish are fascinating, beautiful creatures that have been a popular hobby for centuries. However, keeping fish involves a lot more than just picking out your favorite species and cramming them into a glass box. Some of the most common fish diseases can quickly infect your aquarium and kill your fish or, at the very least, make them seriously ill. Prevent these problems by following some of these common sense tips on identifying and preventing a few of the most common aquarium fish diseases. 1. Costia Costia is a parasite that can affect freshwater and saltwater fish. It is caused by...

Maintaining good water quality in your aquarium is one of the most important maintenance task you can do to protect the health and well-being of your fish. Luckily, maintaining good water quality in tanks has gotten easier thanks to improved filtration systems, lighting, and test kits. Yet, despite all of these improvements that can make our lives easier, solving water quality issues can still be a challenge for many aquarium enthusiast. The purpose of this article is to help aquarist learn how to solve some of the most common water quality issues they might face. Poor water quality is an...