Overstocking Aquarium Myth: Why the 1 Inch Per Gallon Rule is Wrong For decades, beginners have heard the same advice: “One inch of fish per gallon of water.” It sounds simple, right? Unfortunately...
Category - Maintenance
Solutions for algae control, water quality improvement, filtration tips, and common aquarium problems.
Hurricane season can flip your aquarium from calm to crisis in minutes. Power outages hit two critical systems at once: oxygen and temperature. This guide gives you a simple, no-nonsense plan to keep...
Before you add fish to a new aquarium, slow down for a minute. The fastest way to lose fish is to rush the cycle. This guide gives you five clear signs your tank is truly ready—plus a bonus safety...
Is green fuzz taking over your aquarium plants and decorations? Green hair algae can ruin your aquascape, clog filters, and frustrate even experienced fishkeepers. But here’s the good news — you can...
How to Remove Pest Snails Naturally (No Chemicals!) Aquarium overrun with tiny snails? You’re not alone. Pest snails like bladder snails and ramshorns often hitchhike into tanks on live plants — and...
Woke up to a glowing green tank? You’re not alone.Green water — also called a free-floating algae bloom — is one of the most common (and annoying) problems in freshwater aquariums. But...
