Discus Tank Lighting
NATURAL HABITAT LIGHTING In the Amazon, overhanging tree branches growing lush amounts of leaves provide shade over discus' dark, murky water. Discus water often contains tannins, which block out the sunlight....
The Nitrogen Cycle
When fish food decomposes or when fish excrete waste, nitrogen compounds are released into your tank's water. The compounds are broken down into other compounds by bacteria. The final product,...
Common Symptoms and Their Treatments
WEIGHT LOSS AND/OR ABNORMAL FECES There are several explanations for why a fish will lose weight. This weight loss can be accompanied by abnormal feces or unspecific symptoms like darker colors....
First Steps When You Suspect Illnesses or Other Problems
When you first suspect that one or more of your fish is sick, you need to act quickly, but you also need to understand what the problem is. The following...
Using Medications
Before you introduce any medication into your aquarium, you need to do the following: Carefully clean the tank. There are organic compounds that will have gathered at the bottom of your...
Purchasing and Keeping Medications
When you are dealing with medications, you need to be aware that certain factors may reduce the effectiveness of your medications. Most medications usually last for only a certain period...
Cleaning the Tank Part 2
A clean tank is not only good for your fish and plants; it also helps you appreciate the beauty of your tank. You should clean your tank regularly every one or...
Preventing Algae Growth
PREVENTING ALGAE GROWTH Algae are the green growth that can cover the walls of your tank. Prevention is one of the best ways to treat algae. If you keep algae under...
Common Plant Ailments
As with most living things, plant can develop health problems. It is important to know how to recognize problems as well as treat them. The condition of your water is just...
Pruning Your Aquarium Plants
Similar to land plants, aquarium plants need to be pruned and thinned on a regular basis. Most of the tall plants with stalks of plants will grow right out of...
