Setup Tank

Dim the lights. Put the phone off the hook. It’s time to let you in on a little secret. As you get to be a more and more experienced fish owner, you actually do not have to do an aquarium water change multiple times a month. If you know what you are doing and...
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People eat. Fish eat. People eat things like pizza, crème brulee, and even asparagus. But fish don’t. Their diets are much more limited than ours, and while they might peck away at a Hot Pocket, they won’t really get what they need out of it. But compared to most pet food types, fish food...
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If you think there’s nothing more to starting a fish tank than just peeling open the bag of fish and dumping them out – think again. Usually the dealer will put that plastic bag inside of a paper bag, and transportation from the store to your home is, obviously, when you fish are potentially the...
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So you’ve decided to pony up the cash and buy yourself some fish. Congrats! You’re not only on the right site, but you’re reading just the right article, since it’s on how to pick healthy fish. You definitely don’t want to end up with sick fish. It’s a simple question, how to choose fish,...
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What is aquarium algae? Well, algae are just a kind of plants that grow in the water. A little is okay, but in an aquarium, a lot can be disastrous. Aquarium algae are going to grow no matter what you do, since, like any plants, they thrive on water, sunlight, and nutrients. But you...
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It might sound counterintuitive and potentially dangerous, but no fish tank is complete with aquarium lighting. Your fishy friends won’t get electrocuted from the lights, but aquarium lighting is essential for your scaly companions to live long, healthy, juicy lives. Now, there are different types of lights, and the kind of aquarium lighting you...
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So you’ve got some fish and you’ve got a tank picked out. Shoot. How often should you feed your fish? Do you know? Just like how there are many school of fish in the ocean, there are many school of thoughts out there about how often to feed the fish. Well, it’s actually fairly...
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Fish are not like us. Humans don’t like to eat things alive. Fish don’t mind at all. In fact, there’s a whole category of fish food known as live fish food. That’s what we’ll be looking at in this post. (If you want to read about dry fish food and other fish food types, click...
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Aight, so you got an aquarium, a space all picked out for it, have completely flooded your apartment to make your fish feel more at home when it sees you doing the breaststroke around the breakfast nook. Now you’re probably scratching your hairy head – or bald, if you shaved it to, again, make...
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Have you ever heard people say, “size doesn’t matter?” Well, don’t be fooled: Your aquarium tank size definitely matters. Also, they probably weren’t talking about aquarium tank size in the first place, but that’s what you’re here to read about, right? Check the link at the bottom for a nice calculator for aquarium volumes....
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In another post, I told you all about the nitrogen cycle. Piggybacking off that is aquarium testing. Aquarium testing is important because it’s a surefire way to whether something’s off or hinky about your setup. Get ready to discuss the great Fish Tank Test! A lot of things can go wrong. What you need...
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Nothing exists in a vacuum, and that basic principle holds true in your fish tank, too. The fish, the water, the plants, and even that little glowing treasure chest with a demon’s skull tucked away snugly inside are all part of the aquarium’s delicate ecosystem. The ecosystem lives and dies by what’s known as...
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When figuring out how to set up a fish tank you’ve got a lot to think about! No one deserves to live in a totally barren and empty home, and that includes fish, from the lowly tetra to the mighty snapper. One of the best ways to gussy up your fish’s house is with...
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You might think all it takes to be a fish enthusiast is buying an expensive tank, some rocks, plants, a great case for it, and then position it in front of a window so all your neighbors see you love animals, but you would be wrong. Not only is that a horrible position for...
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So you’ve selected the best possible fishy friends for your lifestyle and personality, and now it’s time to give your tiny guys a totally crunk pad: the perfect aquarium. Set up for the tank your guys will be living in is usually pretty easy — the “tough” part is selecting one, and even that...
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The aquarium position you select for your tank is not anything to take lightly. Selecting the right equipment, tank, and plants won’t do you a whole heck of a lot of good if you put it in the wrong place. Let’s assume for a moment you live in a gigantic house. No, you know...
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Much like a beach needs the ocean and the sand to be complete, so to does your tank need water, plants, and what’s called aquarium substrate. “Aquarium substrate” is just a fancy way of saying “fish tank gravel,” and, no, ordinary sand won’t work in your aquarium bottom. So put away that tiny yellow...
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