Water Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about aquarium water.
Aquarium Water
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.
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.
Do Rocks Affect the Water pH?
Rocks and other items used to decorate your aquarium can and will affect the water chemistry. Here is what to look for when considering rocks for your aquarium.
Rocks and other items used to decorate your aquarium can and will affect the water chemistry. Here is what to look for when considering rocks for your aquarium.
How do I Fix 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.
How do I Lower High Water Temps?
Elevated water temperatures can be dangerous or even lethal to fish if they remain high for a period of time. Here are the steps to take if you have a heat problem.
Elevated water temperatures can be dangerous or even lethal to fish if they remain high for a period of time. Here are the steps to take if you have a heat problem.
What Causes Cloudy Water?
Cloudy water is one of the most baffling aquarium problems. Because there is no single cause there is no single solution. However, based on the color and circumstances under which cloudy water appears, it usually can be pinpointed to one of these basic causes.
Cloudy water is one of the most baffling aquarium problems. Because there is no single cause there is no single solution. However, based on the color and circumstances under which cloudy water appears, it usually can be pinpointed to one of these basic causes.
What if the Power Goes out When it's Cold?
Power failures can be dangerous to your aquarium fish. What can you do if you live where it's cold and your power goes out? Here are some tips to be prepared for worst case scenario.
Power failures can be dangerous to your aquarium fish. What can you do if you live where it's cold and your power goes out? Here are some tips to be prepared for worst case scenario.
What is the Difference Between Chlorine and Chloramine?
Chlorine or Chloramine? What's the difference, and how does it affect your aquarium? Here's the answer.
Chlorine or Chloramine? What's the difference, and how does it affect your aquarium? Here's the answer.