Tag: Beginner Guide
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4 Tips About Water Circulation in Your Aquarium
If you’re struggling with surface film, rotting plants, or even algae, it could be because you don’t have good water circulation. Here are 4 tips to improve the water movement in your aquarium.
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How Does Temperature Affect the Growth of Your Plants and Fish?
What happens when your aquarium water is too warm? What if it’s too cold? Do you even need a heater? This article explains the impact of temperature on your plants and fish.
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Nannacara Anomala (Goldeneye Cichlid) Care Profile
Here’s a care profile for one of my favorite fish, the Goldeneye Cichlid. Here’s the water parameters I keep them at, their temperament, fish mates, and how I got them to breed.
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How to Prep Your Aquarium for Vacation
If you’re planning to leave town for the holidays, a vacation, or any reason at all, the thought of leaving your aquarium behind can be a little stressful. Who’s going to feed your fish? Will everything be okay when you get back? This is how I prep my tanks for when I’m out of town.
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Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle in Your Aquarium
The nitrogen cycle is the most important biological process going on in your aquarium right now. What is it? Why is it so important? How can you tell if your aquarium is cycled? All things I’ll tell you in this quick article.
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Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Fish for Your Aquarium
This is your guide to choosing and keeping aquarium fish. I’ll walk you through what to feed them, how to pick which ones to buy at stores, treat common illnesses, and more. And at the end, I’ll give you my top 8 favorite fish that are great for beginners.
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7 Steps for Choosing and Growing Aquarium Plants
Aquarium plants come in lots of different colors, shapes, and sizes, each with its own care requirements. How can you pick plants for your aquarium and grow them successfully?
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A Guide to Aquarium Lights in Your Planted Aquarium
Which lighting system should you get for your planted aquarium? It’s a great question and it’s one that I still ask myself when buying equipment for a new setup. They do more than just light up the tank. They’re one of the three major factors in plant health and growth along with nutrients and CO2. …
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Which filter is best for your aquarium?
Filters are the most important piece of equipment for your aquarium. Which is best for your setup?
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Aquarium Water Chemistry for Beginners
Water chemistry plays a vital role in the health and well-being of your aquarium. If unbalanced, it could spell danger for your fish.
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