How Long Fish Can Survive Without Being Fed

It’s Saturday morning. Time to head out of town for the weekend. Your home are empty. Your fish remain in their tanks. If your sitter … Read more

What Happens When An Aquarium Heater Sticks On

Realizing that the water in your tank is boiling can be a terrifying moment. It usually starts out innocently enough, maybe there is just one … Read more

Ambient Room Temperature Offset Calculator

Ambient Room Temperature Offset Calculator

If you’re fighting physics, you might think that seventy-eight degree water feels cool because the room temperature is at seventy degrees; then you go over … Read more

Aquarium Carbon Footprint Calculator

Aquarium Carbon Footprint Calculator

That equipment doesn’t run by itself. Those lights don’t run by themselves. That water doesn’t pump itself. That water heater doesn’t heat that water. Even … Read more

Sand Or Gravel Substrate And Which Suits Your Fish

People often overlook the bottom of the tank. When was the last time you looked at yours? Sure, you monitor the temp, you wipe the … Read more

Whether Aquarium Fish Actually Need An Air Pump

You visit your local pet store and look into tank of neon tetras. They looks great. The water is clean. There’s an air stone bubbling … Read more

Tank Temperature Swing Day Night Calculator

Tank Temperature Swing Day Night Calculator

Most aquarium hobbyists often considers temperature an afterthought. Get a heater, dial it up to seventy-eight degrees, and call it good. Unfortunately, that’s not how … Read more

Aquarium Winter Heating Load Calculator

Aquarium Winter Heating Load Calculator

When it gets cold outside, there’s a good chance your room will cool down too. Suddenly, you’ll see less activity from your fish. That scares … Read more

Choosing An Aquarium Heater That Will Not Fail

I’m sure many of us have had this concern: what happens when your heater quits while you sleep? Will it be too cold for my … Read more

Evaporative Fan Temperature Drop Calculator

Evaporative Fan Temperature Drop Calculator

Summer brings warm water and low oxygen levels. When the water warms, fish seems less active. Solutions include using a chiller (electricity guzzler) or clipping … Read more