Beautiful reefs are often seen as daunting, difficult projects that require far too much time for most. This is simply not true! Our quick start guide will show you what you need to get started with minimal time and monetary investment.
Beginner’s Guide to Planted Tanks
Planted aquariums have been becoming more and more popular, with good reason. Aquarists are able to create gorgeous displays with less maintenance and cost than a coral reef tank. Plants can be safely added to many set ups, no matter how large or small they are. This article will go through the basics of beginning your planted aquarium.
Common Aquarium Illnesses
Disease is an unfortunate reality of fish keeping. Proper maintenance of a tank can prevent many issues, but sometimes illness just occurs. Many affect both freshwater and marine animals. This guide will help you identify and find treatments for what ails your tank! If your fish have white spot disease or ich, click here for our ich-specific article.
All About “Ich”
One of the most common ailments of freshwater and marine fish alike is the dreaded white spot disease, or ich. Despite how commonly it occurs, it is relatively misunderstood. Read on for our comprehensive guide on ich and treatments we offer.
Starting Your Aquarium
Creating an aquarium can seem difficult at first, but with a little research and planning, you can avoid many of the pitfalls that trap beginning fish keepers. The fundamentals of both a freshwater and saltwater system are similar, though we generally recommend that you start a freshwater tank first if you’ve never kept fish before. At The Fish Store, we offer tank kits which we build according to the needs of your habitat. If you buy a new tank, top, and/or stand, everything you purchase to flesh out the tank will be 15% off! We will discount substrate, filtration systems, heaters, decorations, and so on – only the tanks, tops, light fixtures/hoods, and stands do not receive discounts. Below is a list of supplies you may need to begin your aquarium along with a quick-start guide.
The Nitrogen Cycle
The nitrogen cycle is one of the most important parts of fish keeping. However, it is often misunderstood or ignored completely. If you’ve ever had a major die-off of fish after starting a brand new tank, it’s probably due to the nitrogen cycle not taking place. Although it may seem complex, the nitrogen cycle is very easy to understand! We’ll walk you through it.
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