Category: Tank Setup & Maintenance

Small Tank Stocking Guide (5g, 10g, 20g Options) Small tanks can thrive — but stocking them right is key to success. These visual stocking ideas are safe for shrimp, beginner fish keepers, and planted tanks. Always cycle your tank fully before adding livestock, and

Aquarium Startup Checklist (Step-by-Step Tank Setup) Starting your first tank? Whether it’s for shrimp, plants, or nano fish, getting things right from the beginning will save you money, stress, and livestock losses. This step-by-step checklist walks you through the entire setup process — from

⚠️ Aquarium Disaster Kit Supplies – Be Ready When Things Go Wrong Most of the time, your aquarium runs smoothly — filters humming, fish swimming, plants growing. But when a disaster strikes, even a few hours without power or a cracked tank seam can

How to Save a Shrimp or Planted Tank After a Heater Failure If your heater fails and temps crash or spike, your tank can go from healthy to disaster fast — especially with sensitive shrimp or nano fish. This guide shows you how to

Aquarium Heater Safety & Failure Warning Signs Heater failure is one of the most common — and dangerous — problems in the hobby. A malfunctioning heater can overheat your tank or leave your shrimp and fish freezing overnight. Here’s how to spot early warning

Ultimate Aquarium Maintenance Checklist (Weekly, Monthly & Yearly) If you’re wondering how often you should clean your aquarium — or what exactly you should be checking — you’re not alone. Whether you’re caring for a planted freshwater tank or a high-tech setup, regular aquarium

Start Smart: Why a Proper Setup Matters Starting a new aquarium is exciting, but rushing the setup is the #1 cause of dead fish, algae explosions, and frustration. A well-planned tank gives your fish a stable, stress-free environment right from the start. This beginner-friendly

The Ammonia-Nitrite-Nitrate Cycle: Mastering Aquarium Cycling for Healthy Fish If you’re starting a new aquarium, understanding the nitrogen cycle is the single most important thing you can learn. Before you buy fish, set up decorations, or even fill the tank, this natural process must

Tank Setup & Maintenance Guide: Build and Maintain a Healthy Aquarium Setting up and maintaining a freshwater aquarium may look complicated at first — filters, substrates, lighting, cycling, stocking, cleaning — but once you understand the process, it’s one of the most rewarding hobbies

🧽 Aquarium Cleaning Checklist – Full Tank Maintenance Breakdown Keeping your aquarium clean isn’t just about making it look good — it’s critical to the health of your fish, plants, and beneficial bacteria. Consistent maintenance prevents algae overgrowth, ammonia spikes, cloudy water, and fish