Seachem has two somewhat similar products if you want to remove ammonia, nitrites and nitrates from your fish tank. So which is better, Seachem Prime or Seachem Stability? You can find out in this comparison guide. Available Bottle Sizes Seachem Stability is packaged in seven different bottle sizes: 50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL, 500 … Read more Seachem Prime vs. Seachem Stability
If you want to reduce nitrates from the water in your fish tank, you normally do a water change. With that said, Seachem has a few filtration products that will help reduce nitrates. So which is better, Matrix or Purigen? You can find out in this comparison guide. Quick Summary Overall, we find that Seachem … Read more Seachem Matrix vs. Seachem Purigen: Which is Better at Nitrate Filtration?
If your fish are dying after a water change, then there is definitely something wrong with your cleaning procedure. This guide will help you identify the mistakes you are making and will provide a step-by-step tutorial to changing your aquarium waters without killing your fish. Quick Navigation: Why your fish are dying after a water … Read more How to change water in your aquarium without killing your fish
The Fluval 106, 206, 306, 406, 107, 207, 307 and 407 Filters come with multiple media baskets that filter various unwanted elements from your fish tank water. This guide will help you find the best filter media types to use with your Fluval 06 and 07 Canisters. Quick Navigation: Best pre-filter type for biological and … Read more Best filter medias for Fluval 06 and 07 Canister Filters
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 for some help. Test your waters If you have been blindly doing a set amount of water changes, then … Read more How to reduce water changes for your fish tank
If you have a fish tank, you will eventually get mulm. This guide 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 the mulm in … Read more What is mulm (and how to get rid of it)
Old tank syndrome is a problem that can easily sneak up on both new and experienced fish keepers. This guide 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 old tank syndrome … Read more What is old tank syndrome (and how to fix it)
Even if you have a fully cycled tank, you may still run into issues with water quality after adding fish. This guide 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 nitrite spikes How … Read more How to fix ammonia spikes, nitrite spikes and new tank syndrome
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 will help you determine the right amount of fish to add to your tank. What is … Read more How to avoid overstocking your fish tank
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 How to safely lower the pH in your fish tank