Fish Tank Maintenance Archives

Water Management Strategy For Koi

Many koi hobbyists, beginners, breeders, and keepers face problems such as polluted water and disease with their ponds. As a fish hobbyist, I would like to shed light on bio-restoration filtration systems and media that can help combat pollution in man-made ponds. It All About Filtration It is important that the size of ...

Step-by-Step To Overhauling An Aquarium

Q. Nearly all the fish in my aquarium have perished due to an unidentified ailment. How do I ensure that the new fish I introduce into the tank will not get infected with whatever disease or diseases my fish had died from? Unintentional introduction of toxic matter, infestation of parasites or ...

Rules About Freshwater Aquarium Maintenance

Some fishkeepers are proponents of the “perfectly balanced tank” theory, where the number of fish, number of plants, level of light, exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, and quality of filters are all in ideal equilibrium so the water in the tank never needs changing, only topping up to replace ...

Understand What Filtration Systems Are

Talk to experienced aquarium fish and koi hobbyists and they will tell you the key to the good health of their beloved pets is maintaining good water quality. Good water quality involves maintaining appropriate levels of essential constituents and minimizing the levels of undesirable substances in the water. Proper filtration, regular ...

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 ...