(A gallon of water weighs approximately 10 pounds.) If you are going to use the aquarium to house reptiles, 1/4" will be fine for up to 20" tall, possibly even 2 feet. It just depends on how sturdy you want the tank. Keep in mind that although thicker glass will make a taller ...
Over time, nitrates will build up in your aquarium. This process is continuous and unavoidable. When this happens, you need to reduce the nitrate levels in your tank, which I tell you how to do later in this guide. What happens if your nitrate levels are too high?
Find out how to identify and eliminate planaria from your aquarium. Learn effective methods to keep your tank clean and pest-free!
Exterior aquarium glass can exhibit calcium build-up. It is easily removed by mixing 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1/2 gallon of distilled water. Spray a bit of the dedicated aquarium cleaner on a cloth and wipe the rim and top of the aquarium as well, removing the deposits as you wipe. I...
things that make your tanks dirty is algae. Theygrow rapidly and can easily overtake your tank. Algae bloom often results in your tank glass becoming obstructed and looking very unsightly. One way to keep the growth in check and keep the aquarium clean is to introduce algae eaters to the ...
Over time, these pollutants build up in an aquarium to a level that is dangerous to the occupants. In their native environment, fish are protected from this problem by a natural system. The water in a river or lake is continually replenished with fresh rainwater, and different chemical and ...
There’s a 38,000-gallon aquarium tank where, twice a day, an employee in a diving suit conducts live feedings. The “aquarist” I interviewed—a self-described nerd for all things fishy—told me that his typical day starts at 6 A.M., when he prepares the food and then wades into...
Tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you enter the reefing world? I started my first reef aquarium in April of 1997 after an ice storm in the north eastern USA took out the electrical power for over a week. It got ...