Why you Need a Pre-Filter Sponge for Your Aquariums

Why You Need a Pre-Filter Sponge for Your Aquariums Are you looking for an easy and cost-effective way to optimize hang-on-back or canister filters? Pre filter sponges (or intake sponges) are a simple way to optimize your hang-on-back (HOB) or canister filter. This foam cylinder is simple and has a hole at the center that …

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How to Pick The Best Planted Aquarium Light

How to Pick the Best Planted Aquarium Light It all depends on what light you choose for your planted aquarium. This is a common question we receive. Let’s discuss three lighting options and their implications for beginners to help you get started with your planted tank journey. #1 Color Spectrum If you have ever compared …

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10 Best Tank Mates for Your Goldfish

10 Best Tank Mates for Your Goldfish Goldfish are beautiful, much-beloved creatures in the fish keeping hobby, but sometimes it can be nice to add a little variety to their aquariums. After many years of keeping goldfish, we have put together a list of our top tips for keeping them mates. Which Fishes Can You …

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How to Clear up A Cloudy Fish Tank

How to Clear Up a Cloudy Fish Tank A cloudy aquarium can make it difficult to enjoy your fish tank. In this article, we explore the many reasons why your aquarium may look hazy and how to clear up the murkiness as quickly as possible. First, pour the tank water into a cup or bucket …

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Are Indian Almond Leaves Good For Aquarium Fish?

Are Indian Almond Leaves Good for Aquarium Fish? Have you ever seen a stack of large, dried leaves at the fish store and wondered what they are for? Terminalia Catappa (IAL) is a tree that comes from India and Oceania. It also produces catappa or Indian almond leaves. Its fruit seeds taste similar to almonds, …

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The Easy Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle For Aquariums

The Easy Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle for Aquariums Are you getting started with your first fish tank? Perhaps you have heard of the “aquarium cycle,” which involves complex graphs and scientific terms that can be overwhelming. Don’t panic! Keep reading as we explain the nitrogen cycle in this very short and simple guide. What …

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Nutrient Deficiencies: why your Aquarium Plants Are Dying

Nutrient Deficiencies: Why Your Aquarium Plants Are Dying You have the perfect aquarium, but your plants keep dying. You could have a shortage of nutrients. Even if you are regularly dosing fertilizers, your plants might still be missing key building blocks that prevent them from growing and thriving. We will show you how to identify …

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