I’ve had pretty good results with my aquarium in the last few years, pretty much getting the aquatic balance on auto-pilot and not having too many maintenance issues. It’s nice to get to that point after years of struggle. However, recently I had a green algae bloom. I got sort of lazy and didn’t do […]
This Kind of Stuff Needs to Stop
I’ve seen a lot of gimmicky products or prizes over the years that give away live pet fish to ignorant people. The latest example is the iPond, which is a speaker for the iPod/iPhone that remarkably is also a fish tank. How big (or small) is this tank? The tank’s water capacity is about 650millilitres […]
Lionfish Going Deeper, Getting Bigger
In an interesting bit of science news, researchers are finding lionfish at deeper depths than are typical for the species, and they are getting bigger to go along with that. While lionfish are typically between 12 and 15 inches (30 to 38 centimeters) long, the Oregon State researchers say they saw unusually large specimens as […]
Raided for Having a Fish Tank
This article is from a while ago, but it is absurd enough to bring up again. This is the kind of stuff that happens when you live in a paranoid society. Brooklyn Park police were looking for a meth lab, but they found a fish tank and the chemicals needed to maintain it. And a […]
Get Dead Fish Out Of The Aquarium ASAP
One thing that is really important in keeping water quality in check is to be sure to not leave any dead critters in your aquarium any longer than you have to. Why?
Lifting Weights Near Fish Tank = Bad Idea
Yep, this is a good example of why to place your aquarium in a strategically safe area.
84 Year Old Aquarium Diver is Still At It!
How about this great story about an 84 year old aquarium diver? An inspiration to all. Once a month, Irby Hartley gives his scuba gear the once-over. A life-long diver, he was thrilled when the Tennessee Aquarium came to town. “I said wow, I would like to be able to do that and not have […]
Green Aquarium Water: Get Rid Of It & Prevent It
Has your aquarium water ever turned green? We’re going to tell you about the things that can cause green water and the things that can be done to prevent it.
Surface Film in a Saltwater Aquarium: How To Eliminate It
If you have a thin film on the water surface in your aquarium, there are few adjustments you can make to eliminate this and to keep it from coming back. What causes a thin film to form on the water surface in your aquarium?
Review: Boyd Chemi-Pure Elite
Chemi-Pure Elite is the perfect solution for those that want to have impeccable aquarium water quality. Using this stuff makes it easy to keep your aquarium water quality in check.
