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How to Change Fish Tank Rocks
Changing fish tank rocks, substrate or gravel, simply leave the fish in the aquarium and scoop out the used gravel into a container with an aquarium net. Discover why gravel should be rinsed...
How to Clean a Saltwater Fish Tank
Before cleaning a saltwater fish tank, it's important to have replacement water pre-made beforehand so that the salinity is correct. Learn about unplugging filtration when cleaning a saltwater...
How to Replace a Carbon Filter in a Fish Tank
In order to change the carbon in an aquarium filter, it's important to know if the filtration system is a power filter, canister filter or a wet/dry filter. Learn about replacing cartridges on...
How to Clean Sand in a Fish Tank
Fish tanks with sand bottoms generally stay cleaner than gravel-bottom aquariums because debris doesn't fall between the particles as easily. Find out how to stir the sand and vacuum up debris...
How to Breed Fish in an Aquarium
In order to breed fish in an aquarium, an individual must simply provide the fish with everything that she needs to live healthily. Do research on the types of fish being bred before making...
How to Get Rid of Algae in Your Fish Tank
In order to remove algae from an aquarium, simply remove any food source for algae, such as phosphates from green water blooms. Learn about products used for removing phosphates out of water with...
How to Clean Fish Tank Ornaments
Over time, fish tank ornaments will lose their bright colors and definition, so they should be cleaned with algae pads and nylon brushes. Find out when bleach can be used to clean fish tank...
Setting Up a Saltwater Fish Tank
In order to set up a saltwater fish tank, consider using lunar lights and fluorescent lighting that will appeal to small reef animals and corals. Find out how to add a small, submersible heater...
How to Operate a Fish Tank Filter
Fish tank filters work by pulling water out of an aquarium through a strainer and running it through several stages of filtration in which fish wastes are broken down. Discover how almost all fish...
How to Use a Hydrometer for Fish Tanks
Hydrometers measure specific gravity and salinity, and they usually come in two types, which are the bobbing hydrometer or the hydrometer that needs to be filled. Find out how salt levels vary by...