There are few things more unpleasant than seeing your beautiful aquarium starting to smell bad. But don’t worry – this happens relatively often and I am here to share everything you should know about how to stop an aquarium from smelling bad, as well as how to prevent this from happening again. In the end, … Read more
Cloudy water in aquariums is not only unpleasant to look at, but usually suggests that there are some problems with your setup and could even put your fish in danger. To restore a healthy environment, cleaning the murky water is crucial. Regular maintenance can prevent this. For example, do 25% weekly water changes and remove … Read more
No matter if you’re just starting your adventure as a fish keeper or you’re a veteran, seeing a cloudy aquarium glass will surely ruin your mood. But I’m here to help you get it back up – and your aquarium in top shape – by sharing this quick yet effective guide on how to clean … Read more
After setting up your fish tank or fish bowl, you might end up noticing that there is an oily film or a white film on top of the water in the aquarium. This is more common in Betta bowls than other types of aquariums, for one important reason that I will mention below, although it’s … Read more
I was very surprised when I started seeing some white spots on my tank’s glass: just a few early on, then more and more. The same spots can be seen on decorations or the wood inside my aquarium, and even on the leaves. Which brought me to the burning question in the title, that I … Read more
Algae is probably one of the most hated things by aquarists, battling for supremacy with aquarium snails. But despite the fact that it’s not really beautiful to look at, not all algae is bad for you aquarium. Actually, most isn’t! Green algae is the most common type of algae that appears in aquariums and the … Read more
If you don’t like the sight of snail eggs on your tank’s glass, you can easily remove them. While this will not solve the problem and keep a pest snail infestation under control, it will at least do some good and keep the aquarium glass in tip to shape. There are a few methods that … Read more