Category: water conditions

Are Betta Saltwater Fish

Betta fish are often referred to as the “jewels of the aquarium” due to their vibrant colors and unique personalities. But are betta saltwater fish? These small, freshwater fish are popular pets among beginners and experienced aquarists alike. However, there is a common misconception that bettas can thrive in saltwater environments.

Just like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, attempting to keep bettas in a saltwater tank would be like forcing a penguin to live in the desert. While they may look similar on the surface, saltwater and freshwater environments have distinct differences that make them unsuitable for certain aquatic species. In this article, we will explore why bettas are not suited for saltwater aquariums and how you can create optimal conditions for them in a freshwater tank. read more

When I was looking into whether or not you could put certain rocks into a freshwater tank, The Effect of limestone on a freshwater tank check that post out by clicking the link. 

We spoke a little and I wrote about PH potential hydrogen and what the potential effects of limestone are but that got me thinking.

As to how we control our PH levels and stopping them from swinging out of control and or crashing. So in this post, we will be looking at all things PH.

What Is PH

PH is a balance between hydrogen irons & hydroxide irons the more hydrogen irons the more acidic the solution. A scale has been devised with numbers from one (1) to fourteen (14) with seven (7) being neutral anything below seven (7) is acidic hence anything above seven (7) is alkaline. read more

We know as hobbyists that our water parameters can change. Water can have slow and steady changes in PH for instance. And fast wild swings.

PH is a measure of acidity versus alkaline with a score of seven being neutral. Anything lower than seven is considered more acidic anything above seven is considered more alkaline.

So I’m writing this post to clarify the effect of limestone on a freshwater tank as well as the effect limestone has on freshwater tanks.

With that being said let’s have a look at limestone in our fish tanks. First a quick brief and then a deeper more in-depth look. read more

keeping the water clear and clean is every hobbyist’s dream. There is probably nothing more disheartening than seeing a cloudy tank!.

But what are some of the reasons behind these strange phenomena?. Milky, Cloudy water? maybe even Green?.

Let us look at the most common reasons for watercolour problems. How to remedy those problems, and how we can prevent them in the first place. Whether a new tank or an established tank!.

How to keep water clear and clean

Before we look at water problems let’s answer the question How to keep Aquarium’s water clear and clean?. read more

Beginning a new fish tank has some serious thoughts. Mainly what fish are we going to keep? What equipment will be needed?

How big do I want the tank to be where to place this awesome new tank in my home? All valid points but first we need to cycle this new tank. How to cycle a fish tank

In this post, I’m going to explain the NITRITE CYCLE.

Or How To Cycle a Fish Tank?

The Quick Answer 

How to cycle a fish tank use used cycled filter media and gravel. Add to your tap-safe water two drops of ammonia per 50 litres of water. Wait for 24 hrs test the water and start to add flakes a pinch a day. Test every few days we’re looking for zero ammonia and trace nitrite. read more