Water Quality

  1. How to beat aquarium Cyanobacteria
    Categories: AquariumsWater QualityAlgae and Pests

    How to beat aquarium Cyanobacteria

    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.

  2. Why does my fish tank smell?
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    Why does my fish tank smell?

    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.

  3. How to lower GH in your aquarium
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    How to lower GH in your aquarium

    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?

  4. How to change the aquarium filter without losing bacteria
    Categories: AquariumsEquipmentWater Quality

    How to change the aquarium filter without losing bacteria

    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.

  5. How to raise pH in aquarium water
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    How to raise pH in aquarium water

    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?

  6. How To Cycle An Aquarium: A Beginner's Guide
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    How To Cycle An Aquarium: A Beginner's Guide

    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.

  7. Aquarium nitrate removers - how to get nitrates down in an aquarium
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    Aquarium nitrate removers - how to get nitrates down in an 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.

  8. How to lower pH in your aquarium?
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    How to lower pH in your aquarium?

    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.

  9. Why do I have cloudy fish tank water? - The Complete Guide
    Categories: AquariumsWater Quality

    Why do I have cloudy fish tank water? - The Complete Guide

    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.

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