Aquariums

Rising ammonia levels in an aquarium can be scary for any fish owner. Left untreated, high ammonia levels can lead to ammonia stress or even ammonia poisoning, which can quickly kill fish. Some...

How to Cycle a Fish Tank with Fish. You've already added fish to your brand new tank and now your fish are dying off and getting sick, your tank is cycling! How do you keep your fish alive...

One of the best ways to keep your fish healthy is to test the water they live in. Chemicals caused by the decomposition of waste in the tank can build up in a surprisingly short time in a closed...

Keeping a freshwater tropical fish aquarium or saltwater aquarium fish alive in your tank is actually quite simple. Using live fish to cycle an aquarium is most often deadly to the fish. Without a...

Cycling a tank before you buy fish is always the best option. You'll save time, money, and heartache by using these simple steps to cycle your tank completely before buying your first fish.

Ammonia is a nitrogen-based compound that can be found in the water of reef aquariums. If the ammonia levels are high enough, it can kill your fish. Aquariums must be tested for ammonia on a...

I am going to explain to you the best and safest way to start (cycle) a freshwater (and tropical) aquarium.

Goldfish make great pets - they're convenient, affordable, pretty and can lend ambience to any room. Goldfish can grow to be 12 inches long and can live up to 20 years as long as their home is...

Many new fish hobbyists decide to begin with a 10 gallon tank. These tanks are small, relatively inexpensive and simple to manage, making them perfect for determining if keeping fish is a hobby...

Cycling your fish tank can be very easy and with this method you will not lose any fish in the process.

In its natural habitat, fish are unaffected by the build up of chemicals like ammonia or nitrite. Mother Nature takes care of it, keeping things on an even keel. However, take that same fish and...

For those of us with fish, tropical or saltwater, we need to remember to clean the water once a month. Some of you may think that adding water to a tank is a water change, but it can make the...

When you're trying to establish a healthy freshwater aquarium, it's important to stock a new tank with appropriate types of fish. The more expensive a fish is, the more delicate it tends to be, so...

New tank syndrome is the term used to describe what happens when you first start up a fish tank. The most people do when setting up their tanks is to make sure the water is decholorinated and at...

When starting a new aquarium you should test the water every four to five days. Test an established tank at least monthly, but more frequently is recommended for some tests. Monitor your aquarium...