If you live in an area with extreme temperature changes and freezing winters, you will need to install a pond heater & de-icer to ensure that your fish and plants survive. As the colder months progress and your ponds freeze over, gas begins to build underneath the surface. This gas creates a toxic environment for your … Read more
Solar-powered water pumps and fountain pumps not only save energy (and money), but they’re also incredibly cost-effective ways to keep your outdoor pond fresh and clean. It’s for these reasons that many people are considering moving from a standard pump to a pump powered by solar and battery power. That means you aren’t only going to … Read more
Building an outdoor pond, water garden, feature, or aquascape can be an incredibly exciting adventure. However, most people do not consider the maintenance required while they are building their new aquascape.One of the best ways to keep you from continually working on your pond or water garden is by installing a pond skimmer. Whether you … Read more
Some guests are good unwelcomed. Snails are one of those unwelcome inhabitants that you wouldn’t want in your fish aquarium. These sneaky inhabitants come through live plants, But then how to get rid of snails in an aquarium? Quick Navigation From where Do Snails Come in Your Aquarium and Why They Are a Nuisance?Did You … Read more
Water is a crucial element in an aquarium and so is its maintenance. While having an aquarium at home, it’s likely that the water will get dirty. Hence, we introduce a water filter or a sump in the aquarium. An aquarium sump is a piece of equipment attached to the open system aquarium to collect excess … Read more
Do you have an idea of the dissolved minerals present in your water? Neither did I when I got my first fish tank. Luckily experiences, both good and bad ones have taught me a lot. So, are you dealing with hard water issues and not sure how to soften aquarium water? Check out this article … Read more
You look into the aquarium and you see that the water is clean. But is it clean? Well, there are chances that after you stir up the substrate a bit you would find a huge amount of detritus that was settled in the bottom of the aquarium. So, what do you think, what is it … Read more
To own an aquarium is the best thing to do for a home. Aquarium not only increases the show of the house but also provides huge health benefits to a person. It is well known for reducing stress, blood pressure, and helps you provide a good sleep at night. And it’s no mystery, that the … Read more
You always wanted a crystal clear aquarium that would adorn your house with its effortless transparent tint. But alas! you begin to notice that weird white substance all over your aquarium. Hard Water Alert! Quick Navigation What Comprises of the White Residue on the Glass?How is the white residue/limescale formed?Did You Know?Easy ways to clean … Read more
Got a brand new aquarium light but not sure how long to leave it on? Well, here’s all you need to know about the aquarium lighting. Let’s get your aquarium lit up! Do fish need light in an aquarium? YES! Proper aquarium lighting is very essential to your fish and aquatic plants. It brings your aquarium to … Read more