GH and KH Demystified: Your Path to Perfect Aquarium Water
GH and KH: test, interpret results, manage pH, adjust to keep aquarium water stable for fish health and species needs.
Fin And Flux
Your Favorite Place for Aquarium Related Topics!
Fin And Flux
Your Favorite Place for Aquarium Related Topics!
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.
Banishing Brown Algae: Your Guide to a Diatom-Free Tank
Identify causes of brown diatoms in new tanks, remove safely, adjust light, manage nutrients, cycle tank, and prevent recurrence.
Smart Aquascaping: Build Better Hiding Places and Fish Territories
Plan hiding spots and territories in your fish tank: decor, plants, caves, layout, plus tips for reducing aggression.
Your Guide to a Pristine Tank Floor: How to Clean and Maintain Substrate Long-Term
Maintain and clean aquarium substrate long-term: routine steps, tools, frequency, substrate types, vacuum tips, water-change cues.
Your Battle Plan to Beat Blue-Green Algae for Good
Treat cyanobacteria in aquariums: diagnose causes, test water, choose safe remedies, dosing tips, and prevention for tanks.
Planaria Be Gone: Your Action Plan for a Pest-Free Shrimp and Fish Tank
Identify planaria, causes, risks to shrimp and fish tanks, removal methods (manual, traps, meds), prevention, tank hygiene tips.
Can You Put an Aquarium on the Floor? The Surprising Risks and Smart Fixes
Floor fish tank risks and setup: weight, floor strength, stand options, spills, damage, vibrations, safety for kids and pets.
Hydra in Your Tank: Your Practical Guide to Identification and Safe Removal
Identify hydra signs, assess risks to fish, and follow step-by-step removal and prevention tips for your aquarium.
The Right Spot for Your Aquarium: Avoid These 3 Placement Mistakes
Placement tips for your aquarium and fish tank to avoid direct sun, vents, and drafts, keeping pet fish comfy and temps stable.
Metal vs. Wood Aquarium Stands: Which One Truly Holds Up Your Aquarium Dream?
Metal vs Wood Aquarium Stands: compare strength, durability, moisture resistance, cost, assembly, and safety for your fish tank.