Water Care
Water Care
Phosphates in the Aquarium
Phosphates are one of the primary causes of algae overgrowth in the aquarium. Yet many aquarium owners don't even know what phosphates are, much less how to get rid of them. Here's what you need to know about phosphates in the aquarium.
Phosphates are one of the primary causes of algae overgrowth in the aquarium. Yet many aquarium owners don't even know what phosphates are, much less how to get rid of them. Here's what you need to know about phosphates in the aquarium.
Water Changes
Water changes are the cornerstone of a healthy aquarium. Like it or not, they need to be done. Here's why you should perform them, and tips for making it an easier task.
Water changes are the cornerstone of a healthy aquarium. Like it or not, they need to be done. Here's why you should perform them, and tips for making it an easier task.
Do Water Changes Kill Fish?
It's a commonly passed around myth that water changes will kill your aquarium fish. How did the story start, and is there a kernel of truth in it?
It's a commonly passed around myth that water changes will kill your aquarium fish. How did the story start, and is there a kernel of truth in it?
Nitrates
The significance of nitrates in the aquarium are arguably less understood by fishkeepers than the effect of ammonia and nitrites. Although nitrates are not directly lethal in the way ammonia or nitrites are, over time high levels of nitrate have a negative effect on fish, plants and the aquarium in general.
The significance of nitrates in the aquarium are arguably less understood by fishkeepers than the effect of ammonia and nitrites. Although nitrates are not directly lethal in the way ammonia or nitrites are, over time high levels of nitrate have a negative effect on fish, plants and the aquarium in general.
pH
What you need to know about the pH factor of water in freshwater aquariums, from your Guide.
What you need to know about the pH factor of water in freshwater aquariums, from your Guide.
Water Chemistry
Mike McEwan of Aquaira Central explains the basics of temperature, pH, nitrate, and oxygen.
Mike McEwan of Aquaira Central explains the basics of temperature, pH, nitrate, and oxygen.
Water Testing
Should you test your water? What should you test for, and how often
Should you test your water? What should you test for, and how often
The Path to Excellent Water Quality. - Part III
Third in a series of basic articles about achieving good water quality, written by Dan Cole.
Third in a series of basic articles about achieving good water quality, written by Dan Cole.
Partial Water Changes
This FAQ from the Aquaria tells why and how to do regular water changes.
This FAQ from the Aquaria tells why and how to do regular water changes.
The Water Change
A good explanation of why and how to change aquarium water, by James M. Kostich for Aquatics Unlimited.
A good explanation of why and how to change aquarium water, by James M. Kostich for Aquatics Unlimited.
Practical Water Chemistry
A nice Water Chemistry 101 for the beginner, from the Aquaria.
A nice Water Chemistry 101 for the beginner, from the Aquaria.
Water Movement in the Aquarium
An article describing the importance of water movement in the aquarium, by Richard Brown for Aquaria Central.
An article describing the importance of water movement in the aquarium, by Richard Brown for Aquaria Central.
Test Kits
This FAQ from the Aquaria is very helpful to the beginner who needs to know what is important in test kits.
This FAQ from the Aquaria is very helpful to the beginner who needs to know what is important in test kits.
Water Treatment
Good beginner information about water, from the Aquaria.
Good beginner information about water, from the Aquaria.
Cloudy water in a new tank
New aquariums often experience a period during which the water becomes very cloudy. Understanding why the water is cloudy is a key factor in clearing it up.
New aquariums often experience a period during which the water becomes very cloudy. Understanding why the water is cloudy is a key factor in clearing it up.