Activated carbon or charcoal has been used to filter out many types of water and airborne contaminants. There are numerous choices available for freshwater aquarium filtration. The use of carbon filter media is among the most widely used filtration techniques. Due to its extremely small pores, activated carbon makes an effective filter media. Chemicals can […]
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Filtration is an important part of a fish tank. Especially when it is a freshwater fish tank. It makes the water safe and suitable for the fish to live in. But do fish need a filter to survive? Is there any fish that does not need a filter to live? In general, the answer is,
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Algae is a problem that you will surely have to deal with when it comes to keeping a freshwater aquarium. Light, carbon dioxide, and nutrients are the three things that algae need to survive and grow. Although introducing algae-eating fish or a few aquarium snails may help you manage the growth of too much algae,
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A near relative of the ordinary guppy fish, the Endler guppy or Endler’s livebearer (lat. Poecilia wingei) is a highly attractive fish. Its diminutive size, calm nature, attractive look, and lack of conceit have made it famous. Despite being a relatively new species among sea creatures, the fish is quite well for its little size,
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Hang on back filter is one of the most popular filters for aquariums. It is easy to use and maintain. Like all the other aquariums, it also shows problems if not maintained properly. It is a common question why is my hang on back filter not working? There can be many reasons for it. A
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While setting up a new aquarium, it is pretty common to have cloudy water. But it does not always mean it’s in a bad situation. This is one of the most common questions from a new hobbyist, why is my fish tank cloudy after one day? How to fix it? Cloudy fish tank can happen
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A proper setup of the aquarium is needed for safety and long-term maintenance. This portion of the maintenance is often ignored. Many asks should I put anything under my fish tank? And what can I put underneath? If you have a rimless aquarium, then you must need an aquarium mat under it. It helps to
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The dwarf puffer is one of the smallest fish you can keep in your aquarium. As they are tiny size fish, you do not require a very large tank to keep them. So, what size tank do I need for a dwarf puffer? And what is the size of an adult fish? It is recommended
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Congo tetra is a low-maintenance freshwater fish. Compared to other tetra families, congo tetra is bigger in size. Here the question arises, what size thank do I need for congo tetra? Well, a 30-gallon tank is good enough for them. Many aquarists succeeded in 20 gallons also. But my recommendation is to go for 30
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Hillstream loach is one of the coolest-looking algae eaters for you if you are an aquarist for some time. They are not very big in size – approximately 2 or 3 inches. For this comparatively small fish, what size tank do you need? Well, you are going to need one between 20 to 50 gallons.
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