So, you’ve tested your water and found something off. Or maybe you’ve noticed a small slide in your previous recordings. How should you fix poor water quality without making things worse? Ammonia Too High This is the most common problems in most fish setups. As the primary fish waste, high levels indicate your filtration hasn’t …
Here are the water quality ranges for the most common types of pet fish. Click here to find water quality requirements for more exotic fish species. Goldfish (indoors & outdoors) Water Quality Ranges Parameter Range Ammonia ≤ 0.1 mg/L (ppm) Nitrite 0 mg/L Nitrate < 20 mg/L pH 6.5-9.0 kH (alkalinity) > 100 mg/L gH …
Before you scroll down, make sure you take the time to read over our questions first! Problem 1: 50-gallon goldfish tank Parameter Value Ammonia 3 mg/L Nitrite 0 mg/L Nitrate 0 mg/L pH 4.5 kH 0 mg/L Temperature 70 F Answers to Problem 1: What are your main concerns? Ammonia too high, pH too low …
Since we all have more time on our hands at home, we thought we’d do something a little bit different. Below are 5 water quality results. It is up to you to determine what the issues are, name the syndrome, if present, and how to correct the results to make them safe for fish! You …
** This page contains affiliate links that make us a little $$ from our recommendations. It does not change your pricing. ** Many systems can benefit from a deep cleaning once a year or twice a year. In order to get in there and get all the muck out, some owners and maintenance companies will …
How do you choose the best fish tank filter? There are two main types of filters you can use on your aquarium – hang-on and canister. No matter what type you choose, remember the all important point – NEVER REPLACE YOUR FILTER MEDIA!! Hang-On Filters These filters come in a variety of layers, shapes and …
** This page contains affiliate links where we get a small percentage of your purchase for our recommendations. ** Salt is a normal component of many fish systems. Saltwater and brackish systems require salt on a continual basis. But what about freshwater systems? Some internet pages recommend an occasional salt treatment or a low salinity …
The biggest hurdle for new fish owners is New Tank Syndrome. When you set up a new fish tank for the first time, there are a few things you can expect to happen that can severely impact your fish’s survival. With a brand new filter, your nitrogen cycle has not been established. It will take …
Ready to get started? Join along with our Boo & Bubbles characters to see how to setup a new fish tank! Read through our check list to make sure you have everything you need to start! After you setup a new fish tank successfully, all you have to do is keep up with your maintenance, …
** This post contains affiliate links that pays us a small percentage for your purchases from our recommendations. ** Water quality is the #1 factor in influencing fish health. Maintaining your fish water quality is the most important thing you can do for your pet fish. By testing it regularly with a reliable test kit, …
When you live in a toilet, like fish do, it’s critical to have a well-functioning immune system. Being ectotherms, fish immune functions rely on the temperature of their surrounding environment to dictate their metabolism and immune function. Cold water = limited activity. Warm water = more activity. Hot water = poached. All things considered, a …
Sounds simple? Do it right and keep your stress minimal! Simple Steps: How to Clean a Fish Tank Wash your hands and arms to your elbows. Unplug filter and lights. If you have any UV lights, unplug those too. Close any valves if you have a sump so it doesn’t overflow. Remove any synthetic decor …
Have you ever been cleaning your pond, maybe pulling out dead plants, and smelled rotting eggs? This unfortunate smell is hydrogen sulfide, the product of anaerobic bacteria buried deep in the mud. Hydrogen sulfide is highly toxic to fish and can can death very quickly. Fish who are exposed suffer an increase in secondary infections …
** This post contains affiliate links that give us a percentage of your purchase for our recommendations. ** Dear Fish Tank Owners, Please stop replacing your fish tank filters media every month. I know it says to do so on the box! But, guess what? They do that in order to SELL MORE!! When you …
** Post contains affiliate links. ** As you may well know, water quality is a significant aspect of pet fish health. One of the most critical pathways in fish health is the nitrogen cycle, responsible for processing the primary fish waste: ammonia. Like the air we breathe, the water a fish swims in is directly …