Common Problems
By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com Guide to Freshwater Aquariums
You have questions about your freshwater aquarium--we have your answers.
Water Problems
Fish eat, sleep, and breath in water 24 hours a day. Needless to say, water problems can be very serious for your fish. This guide covers all the key water problems - and solutions.
- Water Testing
- Cloudy Water
- Green Water
- Oily Surface Slicks
- Changing Water
- Chlorine and Chloramine
- Do Water Changes Kill Fish?
- Elevated Water Temperature
- Ammonia Poisoning
- Nitrite Poisoning
- Nitrates
- Phosphates
- pH
- Matching pH
- Rocks and pH
- Salt in a Freshwater Aquarium
Algae Problems
Whether it's green, red, brown or black, sooner or later everyone battles algae. So what is the cure? There is no single cure, because there are a variety of algae types. This algae reference covers algae basics and specifics about differnt types of algae.
Reference Desk
Ever wonder how much a filled aquarium weighs, what size heater you need, or how many gallons per minute your filter should pump? All the charts, tables, and useful tips have been collected in one location here at the Reference Desk.
