Information specifically related to Freshwater Fish Tanks and Aquariums
Fish diseases are as common as those found in other animals and can have several causes. One of the main factors that contribute significantly to fish disease is the lowering of the immune system through stress. Stress is caused primarily by poor water quality but also by other factors such as overcrowding, bullying, or failing … Read more
If you’re looking at getting started in freshwater tropical fishkeeping the huge choice of available tanks can be a bit bewildering. Different shapes, sizes, cubes, cylindrical, rectangular, internal filters, external filters, lighting and heating options… Where do you start!? For the beginner, we strongly recommend an all-in-one freshwater fish tank starter kit that includes all … Read more
Keeping freshwater shrimp and snails not only adds to the biodiversity of your tank but also helps to maintain it. Both are natural scavengers and will happily devour uneaten fish food and other waste. This will help to keep nitrates and phosphates low, helping you prevent nuisance algae. Of course, that’s not the only reason … Read more
Not all beautiful aquarium fish require a heated tropical tank. Your aquarium heater is probably the most expensive thing to run in your fish tank and in these trying times of high energy bills, you may be looking to cut costs wherever you can. So, if you’re just starting out or want to add another … Read more
You will no doubt have seen many fish tanks that have an attractive stream of bubbles rising to the surface or perhaps a fish tank ornament that periodically releases a few bubbles in a unique way. The bubbles are produced by using an external air pump with silicon piping attached that is fed into the … Read more
Fish disease and nuisance algae are probably among the biggest and most distressing problems fish keepers face. Using a fish tank UV sterilizer can go a long way to helping reduce these problems or alleviate them altogether. UV sterilizers can be used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Benefits of a Fish Tank UV Sterilizer … Read more
Algae is one of the oldest and most common forms of life on earth and is inevitable in any body of water that contains nutrients and receives light allowing the algae to photosynthesise. Just place some water in a saucer on a windowsill and after a few days algae will begin to develop. It is, … Read more
Our summers here in the UK and around the world are getting hotter with record-high temperatures increasingly becoming the norm. We all know the precautions we can take ourselves, like staying out of the sun at peak times and ensuring we are sufficiently hydrated. We also know to keep our pets in a cool place … Read more
Like all plants, aquatic plants need three main elements to grow and thrive: light, Co2 and nutrients. As they photosynthesise, plants use the energy from light to convert the Co2 to oxygen and sugars for food, allowing them to grow and propagate. They need a constant supply of Co2 during daylight hours or they will … Read more
Creating a beautiful aquascape with live aquarium plants is a goal for many people who keep aquariums. Not only do planted aquariums look good but they help to create a far more natural and healthy environment for our fish. Plants consume nitrates, phosphates and other excess nutrients caused by fish and food waste helping to … Read more