Live plants are more alluring than plastic plants, and they will make it seem like you have a piece of the underwater environment in your house. The plants will boost the water quality and oxygenate it during the day. The process is, however, not as simple as adding the varieties…
Filamentous algae are sometimes called pond scum, and they appear like mats of wet wool. They are single cells that link to create long filaments or threads. The algae occur in natural surface waters, where they appear as green or in some cases brownish, yellowish, or grayish. In the first…
Small aquariums are especially popular with beginning aquarists, primarily because they are easy to setup. The aquariums, however, limit stocking options since they are only a few fish species that can survive in a nano aquarium. To ensure that the pets in your small tank are healthy and comfortable, you…
Let’s face it – you can’t keep up with the noise your fish tank is producing. It denies you from 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…
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…
