Almost every aquarist will experience cloudy water in their fish tank at some point. This issue can be quite discouraging, as you can hardly see the inhabitants of the tank or its decorations. From my experience, this topic can be split into two common scenarios: So, in this article, I will list the most common …
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One of the questions I kept asking myself in the early days of fishkeeping was when exactly to use the blue light we are all familiar with. I knew the color was meant to mimic moonlight and allow the fish to gradually transition from day to night. But I had no idea when to turn …
Almost everyone has seen blue lights in an aquarium at least once, whether it’s at a restaurant or at a friend’s house. But not everyone knows what it does. Since I have been asked this question countless times in the past, I decided to devote an entire article to this topic. In this article, I …
As an experienced fish owner, I am very familiar with blue light and its role in aquariums. However, until recently I thought of it mainly in the context of fish. But obviously, there are other creatures in the average fish tank, including live plants. This immediately raises a question: can I use the blue lights …
One of the most common questions I get about blue lights in fish tanks is whether they can be left on all night. This comes naturally as this type of light adds natural beauty to the tank. So, to make life easy for you, I decided to collect everything I know about this topic into …
A few years ago, a friend of mine told me that blue light is healthy for aquarium fish, as it helps them transition from day to night. However, I also had an algae problem at the time and wasn’t sure if adding blue light would make it even worse. Fortunately, over the years I have …
Many aquarists wake up one day to find their tank infested with a strange jelly-like substance. This material may appear in different colors, the most common being white and pink. When I first found it, I had no idea what it was or what to do. But after extensive research, I came up with some …
Many aquarists encounter what appears to be white algae in their fish tanks. However, finding this stuff immediately raises some questions. Is this actually algae? And if so, what caused it and how am I supposed to get rid of it? These are the questions I have asked myself countless times in the past. Therefore, …
A few months ago, a friend of mine woke up to find his fish tank covered in a fuzzy white cotton-like substance. We both had no idea what it was. As time went by, we dug deeper and deeper into this and found several possible causes for this problem. To save you a lot of …
Many aquarists wake up one day to find their tank covered in white spots. The first time this happened to me, I had no idea what it was or if it would harm my fish. As I delved into this topic, I learned that there are actually many reasons behind it. This led me to …
Finding your fish tank covered in white particles can be quite disheartening. At least that’s how I felt a few months ago. Although I had my suspicions about what these particles could be, I did extensive research on the subject and found some useful and interesting information. Let’s dive right into it. What Are The …
It can be quite overwhelming to find your tank covered in a white stringy film that has suddenly appeared for no reason. At least that was how I felt a few months ago when I had to deal with this issue. Since I had no idea what it was, I spent a few days researching. …
I remember how worried I was when I first came across a while liquid slimy substance on the driftwood in my aquarium. I was sure it was something toxic that could harm my fish and destroy the water chemistry. Fortunately, it was nothing like that. In this article, I will help you understand what stands …
Black hair algae are quite a popular nuisance in home aquariums. To be honest, when I first encountered this organism, I had no idea what it was or how to get rid of it. Therefore, to make it easier for you, I decided to collect all the important information in one article. I will cover …
It is quite common to find hair algae in aquariums that already house fish, shrimp, plants, and corals. I have encountered this problem countless times in the past. However, this immediately raises one question. Are this algae bad for these living things? Can they really die from high amounts of algae? In this article, I …
Hair algae are a tricky nuisance in planted tanks, as both plants and algae have similar requirements. This makes it difficult to get rid of the algae while keeping the plants intact. I have personally encountered this problem countless times in the past. Therefore, to make it easier for you, I decided to collect all …
Hair algae are quite common in freshwater aquariums, but they also grow in saltwater. This ends up raising some questions among aquarists who own a reef tank. In this article, I will discuss what is unique about hair alga in saltwater tanks, what causes it, how to get rid of it, and what creatures eat …
Being one of the most common algae types, hair algae are a prevalent nuisance in fish tanks. And while there are many different ways to get rid of them, most fish owners seek natural solutions. I have personally tried to fight this type of algae for years. Fortunately, after tons of trial and error, I …
As a fish owner who has been around this hobby for years, I can’t remember how many times I have come across hair algae. And every time I did, I couldn’t help but wonder what makes this interesting species grow in fish tanks. These are usually involved in the growth of hair algae: The presence …
Hair alga is a common nuisance in home aquariums, and therefore, one of the most prevalent questions is how to get rid of it. So, after years of experience, I decided to dedicate an entire article explaining how to do that properly. I will divide this article into two. First, I will explain how to …
In my early days of fish keeping, I had no idea that there as so many kinds of algae. Learning about the different types made it easy to identify and control them. In this article, we will dive into the particular case of brown hair algae. Brown hair algae belong to the Phaeophyta phylum and …
It is pretty common for home aquariums to develop algae. However, not everyone knows that there are different types and characteristics for each one. In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about hair algae. Hair algae are planted-like organisms that typically thrive in areas riched with nitrate and phosphate. They are …
It can be disheartening when your beautiful green plants end up turning black after a while. I remember a few months back when I noticed my plants turned black on the leaves. My fish was still alive, but the plants looked awful. As time passed, I learned why that was happening and how to fix …
Seeing your aquarium plants turn white might be alarming, but it’s actually a relatively common problem. I experienced this myself recently and found out that there are a few reasons why this can happen. After extensive research, I also learned how to solve the problem. Aquarium plants usually turn white when there isn’t enough light …
Being an aquarist, I often found myself struggling with the question of aquarium lightning. To be more specific, I wasn’t sure whether I should leave the lights 24/7 or instead turn them off during the night. Luckily, over the years, I researched that topic quite profoundly. Now, I am willing to share my experience. It …
Countless times I’ve been wondering how much I should fill my tank with water. Some people told me I should pour the water up to the brim. However, others encouraged me to leave a few inches from the top. To settle the argument, I decided to conduct extensive research on the topic. In fact, I …
Countless times I’ve been wondering where I should position my aquarium filter. The more that I learned about the different filter types, the more I got confused. To make sure I position the filter’s body, inlet, and outlet correctly, I investigated the topic quite profoundly. Now, I am willing to save you some trouble and …
As an aquarist, I enjoy growing foliage in my aquarium. However, quite frequently, I’ve been asking myself whether aquarium plants can grow with LED lights. The longer I experimented and researched the topic, the better understanding I got about the topic. Now, I am willing to share my conclusions. Aquarium plants can grow with LED …
Over the years of fish growing, it is hard to tell how many times I’ve encountered a mysterious white floating material in my tank. I was even worried that my fish’s health would deteriorate as a consequence. That got my researching the ‘white floating stuff’ issue more deeply. The white floating stuff in fish tanks …