Why Some Aquarium Fish Lose Their Color After a Water Change
Water changes are one of the most important parts of aquarium maintenance. They help remove waste, replenish minerals, and keep…
Category How-To Guides
Read our how-to guides on choosing fish for your aquarium, setting up various tanks and equipment, fish health troubleshooting, and fish facts.
The Importance of Armored Catfish in Aquariums: A Complete Guide for Fish Keepers
Aquariums are more than just decorative additions to homes or offices—they are carefully balanced ecosystems where each species plays a…
How to Culture Daphnia For Live Fish Food
Daphnia are an excellent addition to your fish’s diet. They are packed with protein and are particularly good for getting…
How to Feed Frozen Bloodworms to Fish
Frozen bloodworms (non-biting midge fly larvae from the family Chironomidae) are a great way to add some protein to your…
How to Feed Fish While on Vacation
Traveling is one of the coolest aspects of modern life, at least in theory, but maybe not sometimes in practice,…
How to Set Up and Use an Air Pump in Your Aquarium
Using an air pump with your aquarium is a great way to increase flow and oxygen levels in your water.…
How to Reduce Filter Current in Aquarium
Water flow throughout your aquarium is a good thing. But, sometimes, the outflow from your filter causes currents too strong.…
How to Set Up a Sponge Filter in Your Aquarium (With Video)
Sponge filters are a simple, cheap and effective means of filtering your aquarium. Even the most novice of aquarists can…
How to Set Up a Hospital Tank For Your Fish
A hospital tank is an aquarium that is set up in order to treat sick or injured fish. It’s kept…
How to Quarantine Fish the Right Way
Sometimes, you may need to separate new, sick or injured fish. It’s a good idea to quarantine new fish from…
Best Snail Eating Fish For Your Aquarium (Control Outbreaks)
Most people don’t mind a few snails here and there, but when they’re covering every available surface in the tank,…
17 Top Coldwater Fish For Your Feshwater Aquarium
Coldwater fish is a bit of a misnomer. Cool water fish would probably be a better term, but it doesn’t…
How to Acclimate New Fish into Freshwater Aquarium the Right Way
Acclimating fish can be a bit nerve wracking, even for seasoned aquarists. You don’t want to introduce your fish too…
How to Acclimate Betta Fish (A Matter of Some Debate)
The best method for how to acclimate fish is a highly debated topic online. No matter what I say in…
How To Feed Your Betta Fish and Avoid Overfeeding
Bettas are naturally carnivorous. Their diet mainly consists of insects, insect larvae and tiny crustaceans. Tending to eat smaller, meaty…