Water changes are no fun in the aquarium hobby, especially if you are dealing with large tanks. If you are looking for ways to reduce having to clean your aquarium, you can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints for some help. Test your waters If you have been blindly doing a set amount of … Read more
If you have a fish tank, you will eventually get mulm. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will explain what this substance is in addition to providing the necessary steps to get rid of it. Quick Navigation: What is mulm? Disadvantages of having mulm in your fish tank Benefits of mulm in aquariums Should you keep … Read more
Old tank syndrome is a problem that can easily sneak up on both new and experienced fish keepers. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you prevent this issue as well as provide tips on how to fix it. Quick Navigation: What is old tank syndrome? How to identify old tank syndrome? How to prevent … Read more
Even if you have a fully cycled tank, you may still run into issues with water quality after adding fish. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you fix ammonia spikes, nitrite spikes and new tank syndrome. Quick Navigation: What is new tank syndrome? How to prevent new tank syndrome How to identify ammonia and … Read more
When it comes to stocking your aquarium, it is very tempting to add as much fish as possible. However, doing so will lead to water quality issues that will negatively affect the health of your aquatic pets. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you determine the right amount of fish to add to your … 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
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
Testing your water parameters is crucial if you want to keep the fish in your aquarium healthy. One of the best selling test kits for freshwater fish tanks is the API Freshwater Master Test Kit. You can find Aquarium Blueprints’ comprehensive review for this product below. Quick Navigation: Pricing What’s In The Box API Freshwater … Read more