Nitrite can cause significant damage to aquatic inhabitants or even kill them.
Cause (+ Cures) for a Fish That’s Floating Upside-Down But is Still Alive?
One day you wake up to the stunning sight of your favorite goldfish acting like a balloon.
A fish floating at top of the tank but not dead yet (even actively moving around) can be confusing to witness. What does that signal?
Why Use Aquarium Filter Floss and Where to Get it Dirt Cheap?
Your fish tank’s water looks somewhat cloudy and at this point, mechanical filtration seems like a good idea.
13 Freshwater Aquarium Eels That Can be Kept as Pets
Keeping eels at home is not for everyone, but I think we can all agree that it can be spectacular to own one.
Tips for Buying the Best 125-Gallon Aquarium Light
Having a 125-gallon fish tank is presumably the next level of fishkeeping and, boy, can it be rewarding.
Where (and How) to Find Driftwood for Your Aquarium?
Driftwood can add some real character to a fish tank, making the aquascape look really professional. Do you often find yourself wondering where to find driftwood for aquariums in the wild and how safe would that be? Can you obtain it yourself, for free?
What Are Some Aquarium Safe Yet Durable Paints?
Painting things that go into the aquarium with your fish can be as tempting as it is scary. Why so many people proclaim Krylon Fusion aquarium safe? Surely, there are plenty of other similar products, such as Rust-oleum, for example.
Essentials When Looking After a Hammerhead Coral (+Tips)
I wish someone had told me how to handle my first hammerhead and save me all the time I spent researching it.
A Guide (+ Chart) to Choosing Glofish Tank Mates
You’ve been enjoying the magnificence of your Glofish for some time, but now you’ve decided to add some diversity to the picture.
Rubber Lipped Pleco: Care and Species Guide for Beginners
Lately, you’ve been dreaming of having your own suckermouth pleco, but don’t really want to look after a 2 feet long monster.
Truths & Myths About Lucky Bamboo in the Aquarium
It’s understandable why so many fishkeeping enthusiasts want to have bamboo within their aquascape.
Mystery SOLVED – Is Distilled Water Particularly Good for Fish Tanks?
The best water for aquarium use should be clean and contain as little contaminants as possible, right?
How to Permanently Get Rid of Black Algae in an Aquarium?
Here’s a scenario for you: You take care of your aquarium by the book but suddenly there’s a strange black fuzzy growth that’s covering everything.
Do (and How) They Work – API Quick Start VS Tetra SafeStart?
There’s an ongoing debate among fishkeepers about whether Tetra’s SafeStart and API’s Quick Start even work.
How Many Glofish Are Actually Recommended Per Gallon?
First of all, let me point out that the “inch per gallon” rule does not apply to Glofish. Moreover, that rule is not and will never be correct for any species of fish. Imagine putting a 10-inch fish in a 20-inch (10 gallons) tank. With good filtration, It will probably survive, true, but will it be happy?
