Water Care

In this section, you’d find helpful guides that focus on teaching you how to take proper care of your aquarium water. Remember that, essentially, we keep water and not fish in our tanks. Whether it’s green or cloudy water you’re having issues with, you’ll find the answer in this dedicated category.

Cloudy Aquarium Water: Why it Happens and How to Clear it?

October 16, 2019

Beyond mere aesthetics, cloudy water poses risks to aquatic life due to spikes in ammonia levels, increased acidity, and oxygen...
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9 Best Aquarium Fertilizers for THRIVING Aquatic Plants

October 6, 2019

Transform your planted aquarium into a vibrant underwater paradise with the right commercial products. This guide will teach you how...
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How to get rid of green aquarium water (algae bloom)?

May 18, 2019

You’ve got your new aquarium started and it’s been going great; your fish seem happy, active and everything seems like...
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The 7 Best Aquarium Canister Filters Reviewed (2024)

January 1, 2019

When choosing something that will keep your fish tank clean you’ll need a little more than just a product description.
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How to Lower Nitrite Levels in a Freshwater & Saltwater Aquarium on Time?

September 8, 2018

Nitrite can cause significant damage to aquatic inhabitants or even kill them. So how do you protect them if an...
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Why Use Aquarium Filter Floss and Where to Get it Dirt Cheap?

August 26, 2018

Your fish tank’s water looks somewhat cloudy and at this point, mechanical filtration seems like a good idea.
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How Long Does it Take for Free Chlorine to Evaporate From Tap Water Entirely?

July 27, 2018

Surely many aquarists have heard that chlorine will leave faucet water after some time. But exactly how long does it...
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Mystery SOLVED – Is Distilled Water Particularly Good for Fish Tanks?

July 2, 2018

The best water for aquarium use should be clean and contain as little contaminants as possible, right?
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How to Permanently Get Rid of Black Algae in an Aquarium?

June 28, 2018

Here’s a scenario for you: You take care of your aquarium by the book but suddenly there’s a strange black...
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Do They Work — API Quick Start VS Tetra SafeStart?

June 24, 2018

There’s an ongoing debate among fishkeepers about whether Tetra’s SafeStart and API’s Quick Start even work.
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