Water Quality

Cyanobacteria is the technical term for slime algae. It’s not in fact algae at all its a bacteria, but it looks and behaves in a similar way.

No one likes a stinky aquarium and for some, it can make them feel positively sick! Here are some of the causes and how to fix them.

GH is an abbreviation for General Hardness, and it’s a reference to how hard or soft your water is, so how do we lower GH?

Need to change your aquarium filter but worrying about crashing your cycle? Read our useful guide on how to do it without losing precious beneficial bacteria.

The pH of freshwater varies around the world, and most fish have adapted to live and breed in a narrow band of pH values, so how do we increase it?

Setting up your first aquarium is exciting, but there’s one crucial step before you can add fish: cycling your tank. Cycling is the process of growing beneficial bacteria that break down waste and keep your water safe for aquatic life. Skipping the cycling process can cause spikes of toxic ammonia, which may harm or even kill your fish. Patience is key for a thriving aquarium.

Nitrates are the end of product of an aquariums nitrogen cycle, and high nitrates fuel algae growth. Here are some quick and easy fixes to lower your nitrates.

Fish have evolved over millions of years to suit specific types of freshwater. Give them water with a pH that is the same as in their natural habitat and they will thrive.

The most common cause of cloudy water in new fish tanks is the gravel. When aquarium gravel and sand is brand new it will contain some dust.