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For beginners to care for bettas, one of the most asked questions is: How frequently should you feed them? The answer has a big impact on their health, liveliness, and longevity. Betta fish who does not get enough food can get malnourished, while too much food will be the reason for their obesity and...

Cichlids have developed into the most loved ornamental aquarium fish for aquarists as a result of their bright colors, vigorous and animated nature, and being aggressive and territorial. Many hobbyists may have the question in mind: "Is it possible to keep cichlids together with other fish?" It is possible, however, under certain circumstances only....

One of the most important parts of the survival and visual appeal of a healthy planted aquarium is the light. One of the many things an aquarist may ask is, "What color of light is proper to use for the aquarium plants"? Is it better to just use red, or just blue, or just...

It is very important to maintain water quality in a fish tank, especially with aquarium fish. PH plays an important role, influencing everything from how well the fish breathe, how well they metabolize, and how strong their immune systems are. A common problem for novice aquarists is that their aquarium is in fact too...

For aquarium hobbies, aquarium LED lighting is the most popular for the up-to-date planted aquarium. The vast majority of the hobby wants to create a lush aquascaped environment, but most struggle with algae problems. Whether that's green algae, hair algae, or black beard algae. Then, the crucial question is whether over-lighting causes algae to...

Maintaining a healthy aquarium is really difficult without good filtration. One of the most important things to understand about proper fish keeping is when you should change your aquarium filter media. Most people, both new and experienced alike, perform it either too often (disrupting the nitrogen cycle) or too infrequently (creating an unhealthy aquarium....

"Do I need a heater for my aquarium?" This is perhaps the question most beginners ask once they start keeping fish, especially in the cold winter, or if they live in cooler northern regions. And the truth is that the need for a heater really does depend on the type of fish you keep,...

Lighting is easily the number one factor that determines the outcome, or the overall success, of a planted aquarium. One question many beginner aquarists ask is, can standard LEDs properly support aquatic plant life? Or must I invest in some sort of plant-specific lighting? Yes, an LED light can definitely support most aquarium plants'...

Keeping aquatic plants healthy is not only about fertilizer and CO₂. Lighting is one of the most important factors for a thriving planted aquarium. Many beginners assume that “more light means faster growth,” but too much light can actually cause algae outbreaks and stress both fish and plants. So, how long should aquarium plants...

The world of starting your first aquarium is thrilling, but so many people fall foul and make stupid, costly errors that just lead to angry fish, algal blooms, and eventually the death of all of the fish. Ultimately, however, equipment and patience are worth more than the fish. A proper beginner aquarium setup makes...