As a fish owner, it is unfortunate to know that euthanasia is essentially part of the job. Learning how to euthanize your fish humanely is a skill you will have to master if you are planning on becoming a long-term fish owner, be it as a hobbyist, pet owner, or researcher. How you euthanize your … Read more
Being tiny, peaceful and colorful, Cherry Shrimps are fast becoming a popular aquarium pet. Aside from being an ornamental shrimp that greatly improves the aesthetic beauty of your tank, this crustacean (being an algae-eater) is also used to naturally control the growth of unwanted algae. In my years of being an aquarist, what I have … Read more
Goldfish are known as the most commonly-owned fish, which are available at many pet shops all across the globe. Goldfish are among the world’s longest-lived species, having the oldest surviving goldfish lasting 49 years. Overall, goldfish housed in tiny containers could survive up to five years, whereas those housed inside the tanks may survive up … Read more
Hair algae in general are prolific species. With the right conditions, they will grow and rapidly multiply. I personally experienced the hair algae’s fertile behavior after I came back from a month-long vacation. Before I left the house, my 20-gallon tank was aesthetically beautiful with the splendid greenery of live aquatic plants. But when I … Read more
Cleaning your fish tank gravel is an important part of aquarium maintenance. All the fish waste, uneaten food, and dirt that falls to the bottom of the substrate aren’t going to disappear by themselves! That’s why you need to remove it manually or with a gravel vacuum. And to help you know the right way … Read more
Monitoring physical and chemical parameters is part of tank maintenance. Aquarium geeks, like me, tend to do this everyday as we would like to give the best environment for our fish. Yesterday, when I measured the acidity and alkalinity of my tank water by reading the pH level, I noticed that it slightly went up. … Read more
Perhaps you’ve one day wondered whether fish, especially the small ones we tend to buy for our aquariums, have brains since they’re so small and seemingly simple-minded. In this article, we’ll take a look at the anatomy of fish to see if they have brains, and, if so, what their functions are. Fish do have … Read more
Perhaps when you first set up your aquarium, you chose sand as your substrate, and are now wondering what type of plants would work best in it. In this article, I’ll be showing you the top aquarium plants that are most suitable for a sandy substrate so that you can quickly set your tank up … Read more
Good lighting and the right nutrient level. These are some of the conditions needed, not just for our fish, but also for algae to grow. This is why your tank bed and the wall are sometimes overgrown with small moss-like plants. The growth of algae in a fish tank is inevitable. As long as there … Read more
With their water-absorbing capabilities, sponges are often used as a cleaning tool or as a part of our hygiene kit. Originally, they were derived from sea sponges. But with commercialization, natural raw materials are now replaced with synthetics. The availability of synthetic sponges allows it for a wide range of applications, like a kitchen sponge … Read more