Guide

Activated carbon is by far the biggest selling maintenance product in the aquarium industry and is one of the most effective absorbents currently used. However, using activated carbon in fresh or saltwater aquarium is a controversial subject and opinions ranged from “never use it” to “can’t live without it”. What is Activated Carbon? When carbon… [Read more…]

There are pros and cons to change the water in your fish tank, but when done right, it is the one thing that can drastically increase the quality of life that you are maintaining your aquarium life. No matter how efficient your fish tank filters may be, you will still need to change the water… [Read more…]

There is an essential substrate for each type of aquarium. If you were growing live plants in the tank, choosing the best aquarium substrate is an important decision that will have long-term effects on your plants because many live plant species draw their nutrients from the substrate. Each plant has different requirements, and you should… [Read more…]

Fish tank snails one very popular addition in an aquarium. But, some aquarists love them, and some hate them. Snails would probably be more welcome in aquariums if they weren’t so prolific. A large population of snail aquarium can lead to the destruction of your aquatic plants and even upset the aquarium ecological balance. Removing… [Read more…]

Acclimate Fish – All aquarium fish are sensitive to rapid changes in their environment. A sudden change can send them into shock and lead to death. We care about them so let’s do things the right way. Floating bags from the store in your tank is not enough. Many people use this method, but this… [Read more…]

In our efforts to keep the algae away from our aquariums, the best algae eaters can be great allies. Which fish species really eat algae? Not all fish can eat algae just several species of fish as algae-eaters. One of the common freshwater fish as a good algae eater is the Common Pleco. Here is… [Read more…]

I just realized I never wrote about those very important aspects of successful fish keeping: aquarium water changes. This might be obvious for many of us, but it is certainly not for everyone. Yesterday, at Aquariumbase.com I received two messages from people looking for an answer to their problems: The first tank wasn’t cycled after 6… [Read more…]

In a biotope aquarium, the aquarist attempt to simulate a natural habitat, assembling fish species, plants, water chemistry and decorations found in that specific ecosystem. A “true” biotope should be a mirror of a natural habitat. There are many good reasons for setting up an aquarium that simulates a natural habitat. Those of us who… [Read more…]

How to setup a quarantine tank and why do you need to quarantine the fish tank? A quarantine tank (QT) is a very important accessory for any responsible aquarist. The whole point of quarantine is to prevent problems in the main tank and protect your investment. Why take the chance of introducing pest or diseases… [Read more…]

When people want to use a fish tank or aquarium as part of your house decoration, they can compose their creativity to make its more beautiful appearance in whole. Some people place their aquarium in the available spot without any decorations. In some cases that can be successful to show the great appearance of the… [Read more…]