With the API 5 in 1 Test Strips, you will be able to measure the nitrate, nitrite, pH, KH and GH levels in your tank water. To see how you can properly read one of these sticks, you can take a look at this tutorial from Aquarium Blueprints. 1. For the first step, we recommend … Read more
If you lost the directions for using the API 5 in 1 Test Strips, then you can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints to see how you can use this product in order to test the water parameters in your fish tank. Before we begin, it is important to note that this article is … Read more
The API 5 in 1 Test Strips can be used in order to test the pH, nitrite, nitrate, KH and GH levels in your tank water. So, do these strips have an expiry date? You can find out in this article from Aquarium Blueprints. Do the API 5 in 1 Test Strips expire? These strips … Read more
If you recently added Red Cherry Shrimps in your fish tank, then you may be wondering what you should be feeding these inverts. If you need help looking for the proper food to ensure that they are healthy and breeding, then you can take a look at this guide from Aquarium Blueprints. Before we start, … Read more
If you decide to build a guppy tank, then you may want to get Seachem Prime. You can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints to see what are the main benefits of using this water conditioner. Chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals removal If you live in a city, then you will most likely fill … Read more
After cleaning for fish tank, you may notice that the water is a little bit dirty. To see how you can get rid of the murkiness, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Aquarium Blueprints. 1. If you haven’t done so already, make sure you turn on your filter after you clean … Read more
If you have been noticing that your tank water keeps turning green even after several major changes, then you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Aquarium Blueprints to see how you can potentially fix this issue. 1. If your tank water keeps turning green, then it is most likely due to algae. … Read more
If you are new to the aquarium hobby, then you may notice that your fish tank will lose water over time. To see how you can stop this from happening so that you don’t have to constantly refill your tank, you can take a look at this article from Aquarium Blueprints. 1. For the first … Read more
When testing your tank water for nitrates, you may notice that the concentration has reached at least 160 ppm. For the most ideal condition, it is recommended that you keep nitrates to below 40 ppm for most species in the aquarium hobby. For more fragile pets, you should aim for under 20 ppm. If you … Read more
When it comes to nitrate concentration, it is highly recommended that you keep levels to below 40 ppm. If you are keeping more fragile species, then you should aim for under 20 ppm. With that said, some plants do better if you have a higher nitrate concentration. To see how you can increase nitrates in … Read more