The Simple Leak Test: Your First Step to a Safe, Watertight Aquarium
Your guide to leak-testing a new aquarium: prep, water and pressure tests, seal checks, leak signs, and fixes.
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Lia Annick
Lia is an expert in aquarium and pet fish care. Having worked in the marine industry and having cared for multiple pet fish, she has acquired first hand expertise on aquarium care, maintenance and setup. She always brings her practical expertise and science to help solve any aquarium related queries.
How to Make Saltwater for Aquariums: Your Blueprint for a Thriving Marine World
Guide to making aquarium saltwater: RO/DI water prep, salt mix, salinity, temperature, pH, testing, acclimation, and safety tips.
How to Disinfect Your Fish Tank: A Safe, Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to safely disinfect and sanitize a fish tank: prep, cleaning, dechlorination, gear care, and water tests
What is a Fish Tank, and How Does It Create a Thriving Underwater World?
What is a fish tank and how it works: setup, filtration, cycling, lighting, water chemistry, maintenance, sizing, and fish care.
Planted Tank Pitfalls: 8 Mistakes That Invite Algae to Move In
8 planted-tank mistakes fueling algae in aquariums: lighting, nutrients, CO2, water changes, substrate, pruning, plant choice.
Your First 7 Days with a New Aquarium: A No-Stress, Day-by-Day Guide
Day-by-day plan for your first week with a new aquarium: setup, cycling, water tests, feeding, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
The Fish Keeper’s Guide to Molting: From Anxious Moments to Healthy Sheds
Practical molting care for fish & invertebrates: signs, duration, water quality, feeding, aquarium upkeep, and post-molt steps.
Fish Poop Decoded: Your Quick Guide to a Healthier Tank
Interpreting stool color, consistency, frequency; link to water quality and feeding; illness signs; tips boost aquarium health.
Osmoregulation Unlocked: Why Proper Acclimation and Salt Baths Save Fish Lives
Osmoregulation explained: science of acclimation and salt baths for niche aquarium fish, pet fish, and tank setup and care.
Your Aquarium’s Emergency Room: A Stress-Free Guide to Setting Up a Hospital Tank
Step-by-step guide to a dedicated hospital tank: setup, filtration, cycling, water params, quarantine, meds, maintenance.