Recent content by bigtrees

I really like clean tanks. No algae growth on the gravel at the bottom. No algae on the glass. Clear water. What are the most important things to do to keep our water clean so the tank looks pretty? I'm curious about specifics (not just "frequent cleaning" but HOW do you clean)? We are...

Now that are kids are a bit bigger, my wife decided that she wanted a pet. I wouldn't let us have a cat or dog for a variety of reasons, but did agree that we might be able to do fish instead. We both had fish when we were kids with our respective parents and they seemed straight forward, don't...