There are some but not many fish species that can live in an aquarium or a fish tank without needing a filter. Basically, any hardy fish can survive in a filter-less tank. But what is a hardy fish? A hardy fish is any fish that is extremely easy to care for because it can adapt …
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If you are toying with the idea of building a self-sustaining aquarium, you are not alone. This is because this is a common dream held by many aquarium hobbyists. However, it is a dream that many aquarium hobbyists never get to realize because many assume that it is just too difficult to effectuate. In my …
Most people assume that goldfish prefer cold-water. This is generally true. However, there is much more information most people do not know about goldfish and temperature. In this post, I am going to share with you the best goldfish temperature range and everything else you need to know about goldfish and temperature. The Best Temperature …
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“Do fish get bored?” is a question many newbie aquarium hobbyists ask themselves after keeping fish for one or two weeks. It is a question with merit because many fish species usually appear quite unbothered by their surroundings in fish tanks and by whatever is happening outside fish tanks. This is despite the fact that …
All living things depend on their habitats for survival. As humans, we depend on our habitats for oxygen, water, and food. Wild animals also depend on their habitats for the same things. Pet fish, like humans and wild animals, depend on their habitats (fish tanks) for oxygen, food, and water. As a pet fish owner, …
Many people buy small tanks like 10-gallon tanks because they expect them to be small and light. However, while they are relatively small compared to other tanks, they are not very light. For example, a typical glass tank measuring 20 by 10 by 12 weighs 11 pounds without water in it. With freshwater in it, …
A volume of water can only hold a certain amount of oxygen. When a volume of water is holding the maximum amount of oxygen it can hold, it is said to be saturated. Once a volume of water is saturated, no more oxygen can dissolve into it. Oxygen can only dissolve into oxygen-saturated water in …
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The answer to this question is in the affirmative. Yes, you can put a bamboo plant in a fish tank. However, before you rush to do it, you should know that if the bamboo plant you intend to plant in your fish tank is the true bamboo plant, you are courting a disaster. This is …
The black mold in your fish tank is either algae or mold. While it looks like mold, it is most probably black algae. In this post, you will learn everything important you need to know about black algae and black mold and how to get rid of whichever one of them is giving you sleepless …
The short answer is yes. You can put a turtle or turtles in your fish tank. However, there are a million and one things to consider. In other words, you need to take into account many things to have a thriving fish and turtle community aquarium. If you don’t you could end up with a …
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The gravel in your tank is very important. It is, in fact, more important than you (probably) think. In case for some reason you don’t know what gravel is, it is the substrate that sits at the base of a fish tank. It is one of the several types of substrates that can be used …
The little snails in your fish tank are actually real snails. You probably introduced them into your fish tank the last time you added live plants or fish. How come you did not see them when you were adding the live plants or fish? Because snail eggs are usually transparent and microscopic. They are very …
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Many newbie aquarium hobbyists do not know how frequently they should clean their tanks. Many even assume that since their fish tanks have filters then they are not supposed to clean them because they are clean by the filters. However, as any experienced aquarium hobbyists will tell you, you need to clean your tank frequently …
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If you are in search of a new and interesting aquatic animal to add in your aquarium then you should definitely consider freshwater aquarium shrimps. These are some of the most fascinating and gorgeous creatures that you can house in your tank. What most aquarists fail to take into consideration is the important role played …
What is white algae? Many types of algae invade fish tanks and the white algae is just one of them. It usually looks like a web or a slick film and often spreads pretty quickly once it gains a foothold. It has the potential to quickly become disgusting and a nuisance. White algae usually grows …
