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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:...

Reptiles have become common pets among households in America. Often times when we think of reptiles we imagine big lizards and crocodiles. However reptiles can also be turtles, snakes, iguanas, and many other species. As pets, reptiles can require a lot of maintenance.  Reptiles need adequate space, water, heat, and a good diet. It’s a lot of moving pieces in an effort to give your pet the best environment possible. As a reptile owner, you do this because care about the health and well being of your reptile.  The purpose of this article is to walkthrough the heath checkpoints of...

The frequency in which one should clean their fish tank is largely dependent on the type of aquarium and the fish inside it. There are really no hardcore rules about how often you should clean your fish tank. As an owner, have an ideal of all the factors that went in to building the tank in the first place, and that will give you a scope of how often you should clean your tank whether its weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or even longer. Even though cleaning your fish tank may seem like a daunting task, it’s actually quite simple and easy...