Water Quality
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Categories: AquariumsWater Quality
How to get crystal clear aquarium water
Crystal clear water is the aim of virtually every aquarium owner. We are drawn to clear water as a species, we like to live next to it, swim in it, and of course, drink it. -
Why are my fish swimming at the top of the tank?
It can be scary when your fish are spending more time at the water surface than they should, often gasping for air. Here are the reasons this may be happening. -
How to raise pH in an African cichlid tank
Cichlids from Africa’s Rift Valley are adapted to hard, alkaline water with a high pH in the wild, and should be given similar water conditions in the aquarium. -
What reef tank test kits do I need?
Water can look crystal clear yet still be deadly to fish and with reef tanks you have the complicated lives of corals and invertebrates and their needs to think about too. -
Categories: AquariumsWater Quality
How to lower ammonia levels naturally
Ammonia is really dangerous to fish, even when as low as one part per million, and its an invisible aquarium fish killer. -
Why is my fish tank green?
Struggling with green algae? This could be due to a number of reasons. Read our helpful guide on determining the cause of and combatting green algae. -
Categories: AquariumsWater Quality
What causes low pH in an aquarium?
A number of factors can affect the pH in an aquarium and lower it. The first factor is the source water. Learn how to identify and fix low pH. -
How long does aquarium filter carbon last?
Carbon is a chemical filter media for aquariums which removes dyes, odours and impurities from the water. But how long does it last? -
Categories: AquariumsWater Quality
How to soften aquarium water
Lots of our aquarium fish naturally inhabit soft water in the wild, including Cardinal tetras, Angelfish, Discus, Rams, Clown loach and Pearl gourami.