How to get rid of green water

Green water is caused by a sudden population explosion of free-floating microscopic algae, phytoplankton. It’s usually caused by excessive light, nutrient imbalance or poor maintenance. The most effective way to get rid of the green water is to install an Ultra-violet Sterilizer in your aquarium. As the water passes through the UV chamber, the algae … Read more

Dwarf hairgrass dry start method

Eleocharis Parvula (Dwarf hairgrass) is a grass-like, easy carpet foreground plant for fish tanks and aquariums. It’s also known as Dwarf Spikerush and Dwarf Hairgrass. It can be found in shallow freshwaters with plenty of access to light.  When growing above water, it has a very small head or spike of flowers only a few millimeters … Read more

DIY Aquarium Cover

Why does your aquarium need a cover? Prevent water evaporation Prevent your fish / shrimp from escaping from your aquarium Why DIY? Commercial aquariums can be expensive; a 10 gallon aquarium cover can cost about $20 in Amazon, making it expensive when building a fish room Custom made to fit your aquarium Allows you to … Read more

DIY internal filter using submersible pump and two liter soda bottle

Aquarium filters are critical for maintaining aquarium water quality. Without an adequate filter, ammonium can accumulate. Even small amount of ammonium can be lethal to the fish. Filter also remove the excess nutrient which encourage algae grown.  Filter also mechanically remove the food waste and plant debris from the water.  It make the water crystal … Read more

DIY root tabs

To support optimum plant growth, aquarists sometimes add fertilizer at initial tank set up.  This will promote strong root system, the absorption of nutrients and overall health of the plant.  Sometimes, root tabs are also added periodically after initial set up to maintain the look of the plants, particularly the strong root feeders, like Amazon … Read more

Tips for Caring Your Ramshorn Snails

Ramshorn snails are common fresh water snails.  They have different variantes; pink, red, blue, brown or leopard.   They are active, fun to watch and very useful too.  Ramshorn snails eat all kinds of algae, uneaten food, fish waste and decaying plant matter.  They are the best cleanup crew for your aquarium.   Despite easy to be … Read more

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