In this article, we will go over what a siphon effect is, how it works and various ways to apply it. We will also go over problems that may occur and how to prevent it. What is a siphon effect? A siphon is a curved tube that is used to transfer liquid from high level to low level. Liquid norm

API Freshwater Master Test Kit How to use the API water test kit   Use the glass test tubes that come with the solutions.  Tip #1. You need to fill the test tube with tank water up to the 5ml marking. If you buy a needleless syringe (20ml or more) from a pharmacy or online, it will be

What is overfeeding? A lot of people start their fishkeeping hobby by being mesmerized by the fish's beauty and cuteness. This first stage is the time when people are most passionate yet the most ignorant.  The most common mistake that novice fishkeepers make is overfeeding.  Most peopl

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I see many people concerned about their pet fish’s disease so I wanted to write an article about my thoughts.  There are my personal opinions so please take that into consideration.    I have been living in America for a couple years now and have just started fish keeping again.  Before, when

We will be going over the most important thing in fish keeping, the nitrogen cycle, and why it is important to perform water change. “The filtration cycle must be complete before putting fish into the tank. Usually the cycle takes a couple weeks but there are a lot of products on the market t

For those that are interested in why cycling a tank is necessary, click here.  There are different ways to cycle a tank. Let’s go over it one by one so that you can find the best method for you. This article is best for people that are in the process of setting up their first tank and they do n

Why do you need to acclimate your fish? Water that the fish was packed in and your aquarium water has different parameters such as temperature, pH and salinity. Acclimating correctly can reduce the risk of shock to your new fish thus increasing its chance of survival. Different types of accl