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Let’s face it – you can’t keep up with the noise your fish tank is producing. It denies you your sweet sleep. Also, the high-power fish tanks tend to throw the electric bill over the roofs every month. The idea of switching off the filter at night may seem like…

Fish keeping, is not a random thing. You do not just get a fish and place it in an aquarium leaving it to survive on its own. Very high temperatures or too low temperatures for the fish, it will get ill which will can ultimately lead to death. If you…

Many people usually find pleasure in keeping pets in their houses for various reasons. Some people keep fish for fun, while others for bringing a piece of nature into their home. Keeping aquarium fish also usually come with responsibilities and issues. One of the most common issue in the aquarium…

The main purpose of an aquarium is to provide a perfect home for your fish and shrimp. That’s why it is important to keep it in good condition for the survival of your fish. A little negligence can turn out to be disastrous especially when it comes to the environment…

Did you that there are over 139.3 million freshwater fish kept as pets? If anything, freshwater fish are the largest number of pets kept in the US, considering that there are 89.7 million dogs and 94.2 million cats. So why do many people choose to keep fish in aquariums? Firstly,…

The black beard algae (BBA) are also known by the name of "brush algae". The name comes about due to its soft, slippery and furry nature. BBA belongs to the red algae family in the plant kingdom. When in its natural habitat, BBA appears as dense patches. In the aquarium,…

Good aeration in your fish tank is essential for the survival of your fish. Fish need to breathe in fresh, clean air just like other animals including humans. Lack of dissolved oxygen in the tank water means your fish will not be able to breathe and this can be detrimental…

Brown or yellow fish tank water is a very unpleasant sight not only to you but also to your fish. This is a common sight that nearly every seasoned aquarium hobbyist has encountered on several occasions. Perhaps, you may have seen it, read about it or just heard someone talking…

Do you know you can add some color, distinction and various activities in your new aquarium? You can achieve this goal by simply choosing the right species of fish for your tank. The best way of doing this is by looking for a suitable species of schooling aquarium fish. Believe…

Some of the most beautiful and popular fish available for aquariums are the wrong choice for beginners. But other types of fish should do well for a beginner aquarist. As a beginner, the choice of fish to keep can get very confusing, mainly because there is little information on good…