How to clean a double sponge filter with aquarium water? The best thing about sponge filters is that they need easy maintenance which means you can easily clean them. Sponge filters are like coarse foams that trap fish particles in the sponges. All debris is stuck to the sponges. The best advantage of sponge filters is that they do not trap fish fries & invertebrates. If you follow the correct tips for cleaning double sponge filters then it will be simple to wash all the debris, fish waste & leftover food attached to the sponges. I am using a double sponge filter in my baby guppy aquar ..read more

How to introduce Guppies to a new fish tank? We should follow a proper way to shift guppies to a new fish tank. Guppies frequently give birth to fries and they need to be shifted to a new aquarium. 2 things should be kept in mind when introducing guppies to a new aquarium. How to Acclimate Guppies How to Setup Aquarium Conditions for Guppies How to introduce guppies to a new home? How to Acclimate Guppies? Before shifting guppy fish from your old aquarium to a new one, you need to prepare your new tank. To introduce guppies to an aquarium, it is recommended to float the plastic bag in th ..read more

Can I add cool water or ice cubes to a fish tank to lower water temperature in summers? Fish tanks look beautiful & improves the overall beauty of your home. However, in summers it is hard to maintain your fish tank especially if you are living in an area where weather is extremely hot in summers. Fish have different temperature requirements, some of them can survive even when temperature reaches 80 °F while cold water fish can’t tolerate high water temperatures. When fish are kept at warmer temperatures, then their metabolic rate and activity level enhance, so fish need more oxygen for su ..read more

Do Glofish Need Light at Night or Do You Turn It Off? Many new & expert fish keepers keep Glofish in their aquarium because of their beautiful glowing colours. Glofish are extremely enjoyable, however with any aquarium fish there are certain light & aquarium conditions that aquarists need to maintain so the fish can live the best life. Do Glofish Need Light at Night? At night, there is no need to turn on the light in the Glofish aquarium. Fish like humans need dark for sleep so if you keep the light on during the night, it will affect their sleep cycle. Also, if tank lights are on f ..read more

How to Setup a Turtle Terrarium or Aquarium? How to DIY Build an Aqua Terrarium for Turtles? Preparing an aquarium for turtles can be difficult but if you successfully setup the right tank, then it will keep your turtle happy & healthy. If you are looking forward to setting up an aquarium for turtles, then I can help you with a step-by-step tutorial. Every turtle is small when they are juvenile, but some of them can become very large. Before preparing an aquarium for turtles, it is recommended to know how much space your turtles will need when they grow mature. Make sure you choose an aqua ..read more

What Livebearers can Crossbreed? Can Mollies, Platies, Guppies, & Swordtails Crossbreed? Livebearers are extremely famous tropical freshwater fish. The word Livebearer means these fish hatch their eggs inside their bodies & allow the babies to escape their mother’s belly. The fries swim freely after hatching. If you want to try something different, then my opinion is to produce hybrids. If you want to know, what Livebearers can cross breed with each other, they I have answered your question in this article so please read until the end. Can Molly, Platy, Guppy & Swordtail Crossbre ..read more

How to keep beneficial bacteria alive in an aquarium filter? Fish tanks won’t be safe for aquatic inhabitants if there is no good bacteria. Good bacteria grows naturally everywhere in the aquarium including substrate, rocks, decoration, glass, and inside filters over the bio media. Good bacteria triggers a nitrogen cycle that involves decomposing fish poop, leftover food & other debris into less toxic forms. Ammonia released from detritus is broken down into nitrites, which is further broken down into nitrates. Nitrates are not as dangerous as nitrites, & nitrites are less harmful than ..read more

Angelfish Overview, Behaviour, Aquarium Setup & Water Conditions, Tank Mates, Diet, Care Guide & Breeding: Angelfish look beautiful in aquarium & people usually keep them in marine tanks. But there are fresh water angelfish too that are native to South America. Freshwater angel fish is not a real angel fish, but it belongs to the Cichlid family. Freshwater angel fish get the name of angelfish because of the wing-like shape of the fins.   Category Rating Angelfish Care Level Simple Angelfish Behavior Semi-aggressive Angelfish Color Gold, silver or black ..read more

What Fish Can Crossbreed With Mollies and Guppies? One of the questions that hobbyists ask me is that whether Guppies & Mollies can crossbreed. After successfully cross breeding Mollies & Guppies, I can simply say yes, they can easily crossbreed. However, their offspring will be sterile which means they will not be able to produce their own fries. What Fish Can Crossbreed With Mollies and Guppies? What Fish Can Crossbreed With Mollies? Mollies are from the Poecilia genus so they can breed with other fish from the same family. This consists of Guppies, Endler Guppies & different ..read more

What aquatic plants are suitable for an Angelfish aquarium? Angelfish are very stunning freshwater fish. They are very famous, & almost every aquarist loves to have them in their tank. However, what are the top compatible plants for the Angelfish aquarium? Some of the top aquatic plants for Angelfish aquarium include Amazon Swords, Water Sprite, Java Fern, & several others.   What types of aquatic plants are suitable for Angelfish? Multiple factors are crucial for Angelfish. They achieve a greater size. They do not necessarily grow large, but they become very tall. They can achiev ..read more