Betta Fish Myths Debunked: The Truth About Their Real Needs
Betta myths busted: bowls, bubbles, and buddies: facts on care, setup, water, feeding, and compatible tank mates.
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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.
Month-by-Mater Aquarium Care: Your Guide to a Tank That Thrives All Year Long
Month-by-month aquarium care: full-year plan for water testing, changes, feeding, equipment checks, algae control, thriving tank.
Your 8-Week Blueprint to a Thriving, Crystal-Clear Freshwater Aquarium
8-week roadmap: gear; cycling; stocking plan; water params; filtration; maintenance; feeding; acclimation.
Biofilm vs. Algae: Your Quick Guide to Spotting the Slimy Difference
How to tell the difference between biofilm and algae in your aquarium: signs, effects on fish, and practical steps to manage.
Reef Tank Setup Demystified: Your Blueprint for a Thriving Marine Ecosystem
Build a thriving reef tank: equipment, cycling, salinity & water chemistry, lighting, livestock, maintenance, troubleshooting.
Your Betta’s First Swim: A Safe Guide to Tank Acclimation
Step-by-step betta acclimation to a new tank: float, temp match, drip acclimation, water params, gradual transfer, setup tips.
Quarantine Tank Setup: Your Simple Shield for Healthy New Fish
Set up your quarantine tank: size, cycling, acclimation, filtration, water params, meds, and monitoring to prevent disease.
Your Shrimp Aquarium Made Simple: A Fail-Safe Guide to a Thriving Colony
Practical shrimp/invertebrate tank setup: cycle, filtration, substrate, plants, water params, acclimation, feeding, maintenance.
Paludarium Perfection: Craft Your Captivating Half-Land, Half-Water Habitat
Paludarium setup: half-land, half-water tank; hardware, substrate, light, filtration, humidity, temp, plants, cycling, stocking
Aquarium Filter Setup Simplified: Your No-Stress Guide to Clean Water
Step-by-step guide to install and set up your aquarium filter: sizing, priming, cycling, media, maintenance, and troubleshooting.