The pH of your aquarium is a significant factor in determining the quality and chemistry of the water. Most fish can adapt to a pH that is slightly off their preference. However, the constant fluctuations can cause severe stress and, in extreme conditions, may lead to fatalities. Regularly monitor and measure your pH and when …
When you have an aquarium, facing algae becomes an inescapable part of the hobby. Algae isn’t necessarily harmful. It’s rather a natural phenomenon that indicates a balanced and healthy aquarium. At times, algae became a nuisance when it started to bloom uncontrollably. It’s not hard to deal with algae in aquarium, here are seven easy …
Guppies are known for many things, including strange behaviors. Every now and then feeding at the bottom of the tank is one such behavior that has been noticed. It has made many new aquarists wonder if guppies are bottom feeders? Guppies are naturally top feeders. They mostly swim right below the water surface. However, guppies …
Closely related to jellyfish and coral, anemones are often called “the flowers of the sea” and remain one of the more eye-catching specimens in most aquariums. While beautiful to look at, they’re not exactly known as social butterflies, with most species being of a more solitary nature. Despite their generally introverted habits, is it possible …
Blue light is commonly referred to as moonlight. Many aquarists use it for encouraging physical activity in nocturnal fish. But, is blue light good for aquarium plants? Blue light is good for aquarium plants as it is the most important part of the light spectrum for driving photosynthesis. Plants grown under blue light abundantly will …
