So do you actually need a bubbler in your aquarium? The answer depends on how your fish tank is set up and how pretty you want to make it look. Benefits of having an aquarium bubbler The main benefit of a bubbler is that it will help oxygenate the water column in your tank. A … Read more
If you tank water measured at below 7.0 in pH, then you have soft and acidic water. If you have neutral or harder water (at 7.0 or greater), and would like to lower the pH, you can check out our guide for the best ways to do so. Quick Navigation: What determines the pH level … Read more
You tank water is considered to be hard and alkaline when it measures at above 7.0 in the pH scale. If you want to raise the hardness in your aquarium, you can follow this guide to find the best and most efficient way to do so. Quick Navigation: What determines the pH level in your … Read more
If you want to heat your fish tank, the most commonly suggested way to do so is by using a dedicated aquarium heater. A lot of serious fish keepers, especially those with multiple tanks, prefer using space heaters (also known as room heaters) as a way to keep their tanks warm however. Below is Aquarium … Read more
So do you actually need a cover the top of your aquarium? Having a cover has several major advantages that make fish keeping much easier. Aquarium Top Cover Benefits Perhaps the most important of which is that a top will prevent fish and other aquatic life (such as snails and shrimps) from jumping and/or escaping … Read more
Before adding any fish and/or aquatic life to your fish tank, it is essential that you build up beneficial bacteria in your aquarium. Without doing so, your fish will quickly die off. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you “cycle” your fish tank with beneficial bacteria. Quick Navigation: What is the Nitrogen Cycle? How … Read more
To keep your pet fish from getting sick, you will need to do a water change periodically. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you determine how frequently and how much volume you should swap out water in your fish tank. Quick Navigation: Importance for aquarium water changes Does your fish tank need a water … Read more
Although a background for your aquarium is entirely optional, there are a few benefits. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will list out these positives as well as help you select the best type. Quick Navigation: Visual benefits of a fish tank background Aquarium backdrop benefits for your fish Interval vs. external backgrounds Black vs. dark … Read more
If you are planning to have tropical fish in your tank, then it is very important that you keep your waters at the right temperature. Below is Aquarium Blueprints’ guide that teach you what you need to know when it comes to heating your aquarium. Quick Navigation: What determines the temperature in your fish tank? … Read more
Just because you bought a 55 gallon tank, doesn’t mean that you have to completely fill it with water. In fact, filling your aquarium to the brim can cause more harm than good. Benefits of loading your tank with water all the way to the top The main benefit of filling your fish tank all … Read more
