Everyone who enjoys maintaining fish in aquariums is aware that good purification is one of the most important factors in aquarium success and enjoyment.  Anything just under 100 per...

Activated carbon or charcoal has been used to filter out many types of water and airborne contaminants. There are numerous choices available for freshwater aquarium filtration. The use of carbon...

Filtration is an important part of a fish tank. Especially when it is a freshwater fish tank. It makes the water safe and suitable for the fish to live in. But do fish need a filter to survive? Is...

It is almost always surprising to notice white spots on aquarium glass, woody objects inside and even on the decorations inside a fish tank. You may find few spots to detect early on, but the numbers...

Algae is a problem that you will surely have to deal with when it comes to keeping a freshwater aquarium. Light, carbon dioxide, and nutrients are the three things that algae need to survive and...

A near relative of the ordinary guppy fish, the Endler guppy or Endler's livebearer (lat. Poecilia wingei) is a highly attractive fish. Its diminutive size, calm nature, attractive look, and lack of...