Water Care

We all know that nitrate can be bad for fish. Unfortunately, that was all that I knew when I started […]

As a fish owner, I knew that toxins like nitrate can be lethal to aquarium fish, especially in high concentrations.

I always knew that aquarium plants can help against toxins like ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. However, for quite some time,

Fighting nitrate in fish tanks can be pretty frustrating, especially in new tanks that require cycling. As I suffered from

I remember how every time I tested my aquarium water, I kept asking myself if the nitrates were too high.

A positive nitrate test is pretty common in home aquariums, and it immediately raises one question: what can actually remove

We all know that water changes are the answer to elevated toxins, including nitrates. But in some cases, even after

Many aquarists know that nitrates and nitrites are bad for an aquarium, but not everyone knows the differences between the

While most fish owners know that toxins like nitrate can be dangerous, not everyone knows how to test for it

Detecting high levels of nitrates in a fish tank can be pretty frustrating. That was at least how I felt

Even after years of experience, I admit that ammonia spikes can be a serious headache. That is especially true for

If you’ve measured ammonia levels of 0.25 ppm or higher, you have an ammonia spike in your tank. This is

As a fish owner, I used to suffer from ammonia spikes. After a few times, I learned how to get

Ammonia is bad for fish tanks. That is why almost every fish owner looks for a way to get rid

As a fish owner, it is essential to know the signs of ammonia stress and ammonia poisoning. I personally suffered

Ammonia is bad for fish tanks; we all know it. But there is a wide range of ammonia levels, and

We all know that ammonia is bad for fish. Unfortunately, it is pretty common to get stuck in a tricky

Many aquarists know that aquariums require nitrifying bacteria that turn ammonia into nitrites. But not everyone knows how long it

Most fish owners know that ammonia is bad for fish. But if you wish to cycle a new tank, ammonia

Many fish owners know that fish tanks often have ammonia and that it is bad for fish. But not everyone

Many aquarists already know that water conditioners are necessary for fish tanks since they quickly take care of ammonia, chlorine,

As an aquarist, I consistently heard that I should let the water sit for a while before adding my fish.

As an aquarist, I tend to measure the toxins in my tank. This way, I can prevent ammonia spikes, which

Numerous times I’ve been asking myself whether I can use relatively hot tap water for my fish tank. Since that

As an aquarist, numerous times, I have conditioned water for my fish. Naturally, I found water conditioners to be the

I’ve noticed numerous times that my tank’s ammonia levels remain high after a partial water change. Sometimes, the concentration even