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Here we bring you a series of tips, tutorials and useful pointers for running an aquarium at home.
We cover all things that matter to aquarists, from the essentials -- choosing the correct size tank, cleaning it, and maintaining a healthy environment -- to advanced topics, such as aquascaping, crafting homemade fish food, and how to run various 'styles' of tank.
Whether you are looking for design inspiration, or specific tank maintenance advice, this section is for you.
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Why Is My Fish Not Eating?
As every aquarist knows, to correctly maintain and keep fish, you have to make them…

How To Get Rid Of Red Slime Algae
Maintaining a clean and healthy tank is the pride of any fish-keeper – be they…

How To Culture Blackworms As Fish Food
If your fish don’t seem to like flake or frozen foods, then you may need…

How To Stock A 5 Gallon Fish Tank
If you’re looking for a compact aquarium to keep in tight quarters or you just…

Complete Guide To Hair Algae
When caring for an aquarium, it’s important to make sure the ecosystem is perfectly suited…

A Complete Guide to Coralline Algae
Algae is often thought to be the bane of any aquarium enthusiast’s tank—and for good…

How To Get Rid Of Bristle Worms
Have you noticed the appearance of worms in your saltwater tank? You may have an…

Do I Need a Fish Tank Air Pump?
As you go about setting up an aquarium fish tank, you have a lot of…

How to Set Up a Saltwater Fish Tank
While there are many beautiful freshwater fish available for aquarists to enjoy, one can’t deny…

A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Fish Tank
When it comes to how to start a fish tank, you may feel overwhelmed with…

Fish Tank Decorations: What Should You Never Put In Your Tank?
Bringing fish into your home isn’t as complicated as bringing another type of pet into…

Iwagumi Tank Guide
For aquarists who want to take their game one step further, aquascaping can be an…

Algae Control Guide
A common, unwanted side effect of having a fish tank or aquarium is the growth…

Everything You Need To Know About Blood Worms
Understanding what your fish needs to eat on a day to day basis can be…

How to Clean a Fish Tank
When buying and assembling your first aquarium, your biggest concerns are likely about the number…

What is the Ideal Fish Tank Temperature?
Taking care of fish is a big responsibility, whether you’re keeping a full aquarium or…