Fish Tank Maintenance Archives

Parrot Fish: From Red to Orange In Color

Q: I bought six blood red parrot fish from a local shop recently, however, a few days later all six of them turned orange! Why? Firstly, the water quality in your tank may be different from the shop’s and the color of your fish may have faded due to the sudden ...

Basic Tips For Caring For Your Guppies

I shall always remember the endless hours of pleasure derived from watching the guppies which I kept during my childhood days. The males swishing their beautiful tails of rainbow hues about, and newborn fry emerging from their mothers’ bulging bellies were fascinating sights to behold. These days, fish breeders have turned ...

What To Look For When Buying Aquarium Fish Tanks

Whether you are shopping for saltwater or freshwater fish tank, the best option is not go for the “package deals” that let you buy everything at one go. Though more convenient, these can turn out to be more expensive in the long run. The equipment may not be of the ...

Why Do I Always Have Cloudy Aquarium Water?

Q: I religiously clean my aquarium once a week doing only 15% water change at a time. Lately, I’ve noticed the water condition turning rather cloudy earlier than a month ago. Why is this so? Although you’re actually changing the water correctly, but there could be a few reasons why your ...

How To Get Rid of the Oil Layer In the Fish Tank

Q. There is a layer of oil on my tank’s water surface that seems to have caused the death of my Arowana and sucker-fish as well as made the rest of my fish sick. I suspect the oil comes from the new water hose that I’ve just bought. How can ...

How To Make Cleaning Aquarium as Easy as ABC

The better care you provide for your aquarium, the healthier your fish will be. Cleaning your aquarium regularly not only keeps it looking nice but also makes it easier to care for in the future. Once you get into the habit of doing this, it is a relatively simple task ...

Fishkeeping 101: Preparing to Keep Fish as a Hobby?

An aquarium can provide hours of soothing relaxation. Watch fish swim around in a healthy habitat is a wonderful way to relax after a long day at work. But before you rush off to buy that tank and fish, sit down and consider how much space you have, how much money ...

How To Combat Green Water In My Aquarium?

Q. I have Koi aquarium and the tank is placed outdoors. The water also started turning greener and greener. I replaced part of the water once, but it still turns dark green very fast, and I am unable to see my fish clearly (and it seems that three of my ...

Does Your Aquarium Have The Right Temperature, pH, Oxygen, and Toxicity Levels?

Fish suffering from stress are more susceptible to infections and diseases. They are many factors that can cause your fish to become stressed. Common causes are incorrect or fluctuating water conditions, particularly in pH, temperature, excessive levels of toxins like nitrite, ammonia or hydrogen sulfide (mainly due to poor filtration) ...

Fish Shopping and Maintenance Tips For Beginners

Q. When I go fish shopping, how do I tell whether the fish I wish to buy are in good health? Also, how do I maintain my aquarium to keep it in a healthy state? Shopping For Healthy Fish It takes one sick fish to infect the whole aquarium, so it’s important ...