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55 guides to tank setup, water chemistry and fish care.

55 guides

Why Is My Aquarium Water Cloudy? (and How to Fix It)
ProblemsWhy Is My Aquarium Water Cloudy? (and How to Fix It)
How Often Should You Change Aquarium Water?
WaterHow Often Should You Change Aquarium Water?
TDS in Aquariums: What It Means for Water Quality
WaterTDS in Aquariums: What It Means for Water Quality
Reverse Osmosis Water in Aquariums
WaterReverse Osmosis Water in Aquariums
Sawfish swimming in an aquarium display
ProblemsPop-Eye in Fish
How to Sex Guppies, Platies and Mollies
BeginnerHow to Sex Guppies, Platies and Mollies
How to Set Up an Aquarium Sump
EquipmentHow to Set Up an Aquarium Sump
How to Lower Aquarium pH Safely
WaterHow to Lower Aquarium pH Safely
Fish Tank Compatibility: Choosing Tankmates
BeginnerFish Tank Compatibility: Choosing Tankmates
Fish viewed from above with large pale patches near its head and along its back
ProblemsColumnaris in Fish: Signs and Treatment
Choosing Aquarium Substrate
EquipmentChoosing Aquarium Substrate
Outdoor ornamental pond with a central potted plant
ProblemsVelvet Disease in Fish: Signs and Treatment
How to Get Rid of Pest Snails in an Aquarium
ProblemsHow to Get Rid of Pest Snails in an Aquarium
How to Set Up a Nano Aquarium
BeginnerHow to Set Up a Nano Aquarium
How to Raise Aquarium GH and KH (Hardness)
WaterHow to Raise Aquarium GH and KH (Hardness)
How to Cycle a Tank Faster
WaterHow to Cycle a Tank Faster
Orange goldfish swimming above multicolored aquarium gravel
ProblemsDropsy in Fish: Causes, Signs and What to Do
CO₂ for Planted Tanks: Setup and Safe Levels
EquipmentCO₂ for Planted Tanks: Setup and Safe Levels
Aquarium Lighting for Plants
EquipmentAquarium Lighting for Plants
Fish swimming among plants in a freshwater aquarium
ProblemsWhy Are My Fish Dying? Common Causes and Fixes
How to Move a Fish Tank Without Losing the Cycle
BeginnerHow to Move a Fish Tank Without Losing the Cycle
How to Breed Guppies (and Control the Fry)
BeginnerHow to Breed Guppies (and Control the Fry)
Historical postcard showing the aquarium in Key West
ProblemsFin Rot in Fish: Causes and Treatment
The Best Fish for a 10-Gallon Tank
BeginnerThe Best Fish for a 10-Gallon Tank
The Best Aquarium Test Kits
EquipmentThe Best Aquarium Test Kits
Aquarium Water Testing: What to Test
WaterAquarium Water Testing: What to Test
Air Pumps: What They Do
EquipmentAir Pumps: What They Do
Orange and black goldfish swimming in an aquarium
ProblemsSwim Bladder Disease in Fish: Causes and Treatment
How to Set Up a Betta Tank
BeginnerHow to Set Up a Betta Tank
How to Raise Aquarium pH Safely
WaterHow to Raise Aquarium pH Safely
How to Clean an Aquarium (Without Killing the Filter)
BeginnerHow to Clean an Aquarium (Without Killing the Filter)
Best Fish for a 20-Gallon Tank
BeginnerBest Fish for a 20-Gallon Tank
Aquarium Lighting for Beginners
EquipmentAquarium Lighting for Beginners
Aquarium Heaters: How to Choose and Use One
EquipmentAquarium Heaters: How to Choose and Use One
Ammonia Spike: What to Do (and Why It Happens)
WaterAmmonia Spike: What to Do (and Why It Happens)
Tap Water and Dechlorination for Aquariums
WaterTap Water and Dechlorination for Aquariums
Quarantine Tank Basics: Why Every Keeper Needs One
BeginnerQuarantine Tank Basics: Why Every Keeper Needs One
pH, GH and KH Explained (Simply)
WaterpH, GH and KH Explained (Simply)
The Nitrogen Cycle and Cycling a Tank
WaterThe Nitrogen Cycle and Cycling a Tank
Small white specks on the body and fins of a striped fish sheltering inside aquarium decor
ProblemsHow to Treat Ich (White Spot Disease)
How to Set Up a 20-Gallon Tank
BeginnerHow to Set Up a 20-Gallon Tank
How to Set Up a 10-Gallon Tank
BeginnerHow to Set Up a 10-Gallon Tank
How to Lower Nitrate in an Aquarium
WaterHow to Lower Nitrate in an Aquarium
How to Choose an Aquarium Filter
EquipmentHow to Choose an Aquarium Filter
How to Acclimate New Fish (Float and Drip)
BeginnerHow to Acclimate New Fish (Float and Drip)
How Often Should You Feed Fish?
BeginnerHow Often Should You Feed Fish?
How to Vacuum Aquarium Gravel (the Right Way)
WaterHow to Vacuum Aquarium Gravel (the Right Way)
Fishless Cycling: The Kindest Way to Start a Tank
BeginnerFishless Cycling: The Kindest Way to Start a Tank
Your First Aquarium: A Complete Beginner's Guide
BeginnerYour First Aquarium: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Filter Maintenance: Clean It Without Killing Bacteria
WaterFilter Maintenance: Clean It Without Killing Bacteria
Best Beginner Aquarium Fish
BeginnerBest Beginner Aquarium Fish
The Best Beginner Aquarium Plants
BeginnerThe Best Beginner Aquarium Plants
Aquarium Temperature Stability: Why Swings Harm Fish
WaterAquarium Temperature Stability: Why Swings Harm Fish
White salt crystals scattered on a dark surface
WaterAquarium Salt: When to Use It (and When Not To)
Aquarium Algae: Types and How to Fix Them
ProblemsAquarium Algae: Types and How to Fix Them