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  Excess silicates can quickly become a hobbyist’s nightmare in both newly cycled and established tanks. It can lead to an outbreak of silica algae or brown algae, which will hurt the aquarium’s ecosystem. Silicates can leach into your tank from many sources. Read on to find out what they are and how to reduce their levels.     How to Remove … [Read more...] about How To Remove Silicates From Aquarium Water (Guide)

  We’ve all heard and read about the benefits of a UV sterilizer for an aquarium’s health. However, it’s not uncommon to hear amateur hobbyists say that their UV sterilizer system hasn’t helped their tank at all. This lack of results is because beginners often don’t set up their systems correctly. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about … [Read more...] about What Size UV Sterilizer Do I Need? (With Examples)

  Watching your fish in their tank should be a relaxing, joyful part of your day, but what happens when you notice something is wrong with your fish? You might notice your fish breathing fast or gasping, and you might be wondering if that could be serious. It’s easy to find yourself afraid for your fish at first, but it’s important to remember to keep calm while … [Read more...] about Why Is My Fish Breathing Fast? (5 Reasons, Solutions)

What Size Fish Tank Should I Get? Choosing the right size of fish tank is imperative not only for your budget allocation but also for the fish species you are buying it for. A number of considerations to keep handy while deciding on the size of fish tank you should buy are as follows: Budget How much you can invest in a fish tank depends largely on your available budget. … [Read more...] about What Size Fish Tank Should I Get? | Aquarium Buying Tips

If you are looking to add to your aquarium clean up crew or to add an interesting new creature to your tank, you might be thinking about a hermit crab. However, they have some very unique qualities, attributes, and habitat requirements. It's important to know how much space they will need in the aquarium.   How Many Hermit Crabs Per Gallon? The general rule of … [Read more...] about How Many Hermit Crabs Per Gallon? (Complete Guide)