Tag: Beginner Aquarists
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Aquarium Equipment – The Basics
Freshwater aquarium setups can range anywhere from under $100 to well above $1000. This will all depend on the size of aquarium you want and what you’re willing to spend on other aquarium equipment. We will look at the options below. Some first questions you need to ask yourself are, do you have a place […]
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Aquarium Fish Ideas- Selecting your First Fish
The aquarium has been cycled- water parameters are suitable. The next step is to run down to your local pet/fish store and buy some fish you like. Not so fast! You sure your water parameters are correct for those fish? A mistake was made by many, including myself, when I started my first aquarium. So […]
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Does your Aquarium have the Right Lighting System?
Your aquarium is a whole other world, and the lighting you install can make all the difference in how your underwater friends will react. The right fish tank light can help with plant growth while also keeping your corals healthy. As an aquarist, it’s essential to know which type of light is best for your […]
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Guppy Fish Care – Beautiful Guppies for All
So finally – here is my Guppy Fish Care post. I bet everybody has been waiting for this one anxiously, right? Guppies are absolutely the best choice to start with if you’re getting into fish keeping for the first time. Also – when you walk past the pet store and the kids nag you to […]
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5 Ways to Be Unsuccessful with Your Tropical Fish Tank
You may be asking yourself, “How could I possibly be unsuccessful with my tropical fish tank?” The answer is simple: it’s not easy. You have to make sure you’re doing everything right because many things can go wrong if you aren’t careful. This blog post will cover the five most common ways people fail when […]
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How do I Keep My Fish Tank Clean
So here is a question I do hear every day: How do I keep my Fish Tank clean? And just by having to answer that one more than a couple of times a day, I have decided to write this post. Now I can send friends, family, and customers directly to this post – I […]
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Top 10 Common Aquarium Mistakes New Hobbyists Make: How to Avoid Them
It’s easy to make aquarium mistakes when you’re a beginner. Fortunately, you can avoid them. Read on and learn how to set your new aquarium up for success! COMMON AQUARIUM MISTAKES 1. Overfeeding the fish. Because fish feed often comes with instructions to feed the fish 2-3x a day, new aquarium owners almost always fall […]