Do you have a fish tank with a carbon filter? If so, you might be wondering how often you should change the carbon filter in your tank. We will get into that question, of course, but first, let’s discuss what carbon in your tank actually is. Understanding AC, or Activated Carbon Using activated carbon, known […] The post How Often to Change Carbon Filter in Fish Tank? appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

People have been using RO, or Reverse Osmosis, water for their aquariums for a long time. However, recently, it’s use has started becoming almost trendy. Should you be using RO water in your tank? How do you prepare it? We will review all, below. Understanding Reverse Osmosis Some people think that RO is a thing, […] The post Preparing RO Water for Freshwater Aquarium appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

Most people know the basic things you need to set up an aquarium, but many overlook the importance of water movement. Good water movement delivers many benefits to your aquarium, and the best way to achieve it is with a wavemaker. Here are some of the main reasons why having a wavemaker in an aquarium […] The post Where to Place Wavemaker in Freshwater Aquarium appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

Bettas have a reputation of being tough, hardy fish that can live through anything. In the wild, they can survive in shallow puddles during the dry season. In the pet store, they live in small cups. Surely they’d be better off if you brought them home and put them in a new tank, right? Not […] The post How Long Should You Wait to Put Betta Fish in a New Tank? appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

If you are new to having an aquarium, you might be wondering if you really need an air stone. We are going to talk about this, and even tell you where the best place to put it is. However, before getting into that, let’s first talk about what an air stone is. What is an […] The post Where to Place Air Stone in an Aquarium? appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

Many people might think that using spring water in a fish tank is perfectly fine. After all, spring water is more natural than water from the tap, so it has to be safe, right? While true spring water has many benefits for humans and fish, underground water is not the same quality it once was. […] The post Can You Use Spring Water in a Fish Tank? appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

How often do you measure the temperature of the water in your fish tank? Do you understand the importance of this task? Reading a fish tank thermometer may seem like quite a confusing task; however, we are going to teach you everything you need to know. Reading this thermometer is essential because it tells you […] The post How to Read a Fish Tank Thermometer appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

Placing new aquarium decorations into your fish tank adds a touch of beauty and color to the tank. The aquarium can look good for a period of weeks or even months but after a certain period of time, you are going to notice the growth of brown or green algae. The beautiful touch of beauty […] The post How to Clean Algae Off Aquarium Decorations appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

It’s important to ensure that you plant your live plants with the right materials. Since soil doesn’t go in an aquarium, you may want to consider gravel. However, it’s important to know what to do and how to do it effectively. We’re going to discuss how to plant the aquarium plants in gravel and which […] The post How to Plant Aquarium Plants in Gravel appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more

Water hardness is also called general hardness, and it’s the measure of the salts dissolved in the water. This focuses mainly on magnesium and calcium. If there’s a low GH, it’s soft water, but if there’s a high GH number, it’s hard. Typically, this means that soft water doesn’t have much magnesium or calcium and […] The post How to Reduce Water Hardness in Aquarium appeared first on Aquarium Adviser ..read more