Can I use bogwood to soften my water?
Not in any meaningful way no. Let’s get technical. A bog is often where a lake used to be. The
Read More
daily questions
Can I keep soft water fish in hard water?
So many text books that say that keeping soft water fish in hard water is better than the reverse, but
Read More
Daily Question: How long do I need to leave my aquarium light on each day? I don’t have plants, but the room is pretty dark, I’ve heard fish don’t need light.
Between 6 and 8 hours. If the room is really dark then maybe more. Fish need a day-night cycle, because
Read More
Daily Question: I’ve been told you shouldn’t change too much water, 10% weekly is enough and 25% once a month. You recommend 50% a week.
There is a lot of myths about water changes. Let’s put a few of them to bed before we look
Read More
How come I have to worry about changing the water hardness when most fish are locally bred in my tap water.
Some fish may be locally bred in your tap water, but the number in an average fish shop is so
Read More
Daily Question: What filter do I need?
John asks, What filter would I need for a 5 foot by 1 and a half foot by 2 foot
Read More