While you might have heard that ammonia is deadly for aquarium fish, you might not have heard that nitrites can also be just as dangerous. It is important to understand what causes nitrites in the aquarium and how to quickly remove them if they do enter your saltwater or freshwater system as they can lead … Read more
There are many different filtration systems out there, ranging in size, price, efficiency, and customizability. It can be difficult to figure out which filtration system is the absolute best choice for your aquarium and then to also find out what kind of filter media you should be running. However, for smaller tanks and quarantine tanks … Read more
At Aquariadise, we’ve written dozens of articles on algae, so we know how frustrating algae problems can be! Green hair algae is one type that fish keepers often complain about, so here we’ve dedicated an entire page to find out what it is, how to get rid of it, and to prevent it from coming … Read more
Water quality is one of the most important parts of fishkeeping. If your aquarium isn’t cycled your fish are in danger, so keeping a close eye on the water values is always a good idea. To test your water you need a water test kit that tests for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH at the very … Read more
It can be rather puzzling when the water in a new or established aquarium turns cloudy all of a sudden. You may find yourself asking: is cloudy water normal, what is causing it, should you be worried, and how do you fix a cloudy aquarium? There are a few factors that could cause your tank water … Read more
After setting up your aquarium and succesfully getting everything up and running, it can be easy to forget to do regular maintenance. Weekly water changes are something most aquarists will remember to do, but there’s more to keeping your aquarium healthy: don’t forget to pay some attention to your filter as well! It contains all the … Read more
During the hot summer months, the temperature in your aquarium can increase quickly. When the thermometer starts to rise, oxygen levels in your tank drop and fish can become overheated. If you’re finding them gasping at the surface it’s definitely time to start cooling your aquarium! Most aquarists will immediately think of an expensive aquarium chiller, … Read more
I recently bought a large used canister filter (review soon!). Unfortunately, it came without any filter media. As ‘branded’ filter media can quickly become very expensive, I decided to go for the more DIY & budget route which worked out quite well. If you’re looking to fill up a canister filter (or even just a … Read more
When setting up an aquarium and buying the right equipment, it can be easy to forget to pick up a thermometer. For anyone who has never bought one, the differences between analog and digital thermometers can usually be quite confusing. It is important to know what kind of thermometer will be the most accurate and … Read more
Because my fancy goldfish were recently moved from a tub to an actual aquarium, I switched from a pond filter to regular aquarium filtration in the form of an Eheim Classic 250 canister (also known as the Eheim Classic 2213). The Eheim Classic is one of the most popular canisters and has a 4.5 star … Read more
You wouldn’t dream of driving your car for more than 3,000 miles without changing your oil. You’d never let your computer operate for months at a time without some software cleanup. So why would you treat your aquarium any differently? Like most long term concerns, periodic maintenance is a must if you want to keep … Read more
This article about Lily pipes was written by Jesse of Aquatic Mag, an aquarium website containing articles about fishkeeping as well as an online aquarium plant store! What are Lily Pipes? In the aquatic world, you typically have filtration. With bigger aquariums (10+ gallons), stronger filtration is necessary and many hobbyists turn to canister filters. This creates … Read more
Choosing the right filter is one of the most important steps in setting up an aquarium, but with all the factors that you should keep in mind and the many different filter types and brands available, things can get slightly confusing. To hopefully clarify things a little, keep reading for a list of the most … Read more
This is a guest post by Adam of Betta Fish Center! Water to bettas is like air to humans… so you can understand why the quality of your betta’s water is vitally important to betta fish care as it assists with keeping these pet fish not only healthy, but also content and happy in their aquatic … Read more
Proper filtration is, as most aquarists know, necessary to keep the aquarium water clean and fish healthy. The definition of “proper filtration” varies depending on factors like water volume, the amount of fish, how much water is changed every week and the amount of plants, but in almost every aquarium two different kinds of filtration … Read more
