General Articles

Articles written by experienced aquarium hobbyists.
Detailed information about tank set-up issues and
equipment as well as quick tips and tricks.

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    Scratches are a major concern when cleaning an acrylic fish tank. With these tips scratches can be avoided and cleaning your acrylic tank can be less stressful.


    Studies have shown that watching an aquarium has multiple health benefits such as lowering of high blood pressure and reduction of anxiety. Medical offices and retirement homes are two examples of places that can reap the benefits of fish tanks.

    How to "Recharge" Seachem Purigen

    I have been using Seachem Purigen on my planted tanks and saltwater tanks that I maintain for others. This article describes my personal method for recharging the product. It is based on my experience and a pH crash in a small tank that was duplicated and verified by Seachem, causing a change to the product label and me getting a bunch of free stuff.

    This article discusses the benefits of acclimation and the most commonly-used methods used to acclimatize fish and other inhabitants. The article then provides a detailed step-by-step set of instructions for the Drip Method, the method that is generally accepted among aquarists to be the best-practice acclimation method.

    Tips for buying livestock online

    Learn about the benefits and pitfalls of on-line purchasing


    How to change out your substrate

    Start with a good foundation for a heathly and vital tank.


    Introduction to UV sterilizers

    Highly controversial, learn about this fascinating equipment.


    New tank mistakes

    We already goofed so you don't have to. Avoid common mistakes when planning to start a new aquarium.

    Fix that drippy tank!  We can show you how.


    The Truth about RO/DI Water

    Pure Water - fact vs. fiction


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