The Ultimate Aquarium Keeping Blogs
Mastering the Art of Freshwater Aquarium Water Changes: A Step-by-Step Guide
Regular water changes are crucial for maintaining a healthy freshwater aquarium. By following a simple step-by-step process and adjusting the frequency and volume based on your aquarium’s needs, you can ensure a clean and thriving environment for your fish and other aquatic inhabitants. Consistency and attention to detail are key to success in aquarium maintenance, so dive in and start mastering the art of freshwater aquarium water changes today!
Clearing the Haze: Understanding and Fixing Cloudy Aquarium Water
Is your aquarium water cloudy and you're unsure why? Discover the causes, including bacterial blooms, and top fixes in our comprehensive guide. Learn how to steer clear of common mistakes like not using a dechlorinator, improper filter cleaning, and over-disturbing the substrate.
Fast Or Slow? Your Guide To Water Flow!
Water Has flowed through Rivers and Streams nourishing mankind for centuries, and in an aquarium that same flow is essential to keeping life moving. Attaining the proper flow rate in an aquarium is essential for the long term survival and maintenance of the system.
But how much flow do we need? In todays guide I shall explain why water flow is important, and how to choose and set main Pumps and Powerheads to suit.
Dechlorination, Why Is It Essential?
In this blog we will discuss why chlorine is added to tapwater, why it must be removed before going into any aquarium or pond, and why alternative water sources may be better for some systems.
Too Hot To Handle? How To Keep Your Aquarium Ahead Of The Heat!
In this brief guide I shall discuss the effects of warm weather on aquarium livestock, how to cool a tank down as well as solutions for dealing with the consequences of elevated temperatures.
Freshwater VS Saltwater ... Which Should You Choose?
In this brief guide I shall give a basic overview of both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, the diversity of livestock available to both and the advantages and disadvantages inherit to both systems.
SUMP VS EXTERNAL CANISTER FILTER, WHICH DO I CHOOSE?
When it comes to setting up any aquarium, whether it be saltwater or freshwater, filtration can be a very messy business; and getting it wrong can create far more of a headache than most people realise. In this guide we shall outline the main differences between the two most common types.