Category: Water Quality

Many newcomers to the aquarium hobby have the question of whether the aquarium filter needs to be on all the time and it is a very valid question, but with one simple answer, Yes. But, perhaps the...

For beginner aquarists to saltwater one of the most daunting tasks is correctly making the saltwater itself. The thought of getting it wrong and everything dying fills many beginners with dread, but...

Phosphate is an important but often overlooked parameter in a saltwater aquarium. High levels of phosphate can prevent the skeletal growth of coral and fuel horrendous algae blooms! I had no idea...

Starting a new freshwater or saltwater aquarium is a very exciting time, especially if your children are involved in the new addition to the family. However, the start of the aquarium can be rushed...

At some point in your saltwater journey you will begin to add corals or Coralline Algae will begin to grow and the main path to success with coral is stability in your water parameters. I remember...

For those of you lucky enough to live close to the coast the thought of just dropping by your local beach and grabbing a few bucketfuls of sand for your new aquarium could be tempting. Although...