Many beginners think that cleaning an aquarium means taking all the fish out. This fear often stops people from cleaning their tanks properly. The truth is, you can safely clean an aquarium without removing fish, and in most cases, this is actually better for the fish. In this guide, you’ll learn safe, simple, and stress-free […]
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If you have an aquarium, chances are that you have noticed small snails in your tank, either intentionally introduced by yourself or on their own. This has caused quite a stir among beginners. While some believe snails to be beneficial, others consider them pests. So what is the real truth? In this beginner’s guide, we
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Artificial Plants vs Live Plants: Which Is More Suitable for Beginners? Among the numerous aspects involved in setting up a home aquarium, one of the first decisions a person asked about is whether to include artificial plants and live plants in the aquarium. Both of them are attractive to look at, but they function in
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Now, you’re intrigued with the calming beauty of an aquarium, yet the thought of complicated equipment, frequent water tests, and the required cleaning time discourages you from this hobby? Well, rest assured that you’re not the only one who believes the installation of a thriving aquarium entails a tremendous investment and a Marine Biology Degree!
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Finding a shrimp outside the aquarium is shocking. One day everything looks fine, and the next morning you notice a dried shrimp on the floor or stuck behind the tank. Many beginners assume it was an accident or bad luck. In reality, shrimp jumping out of a tank is almost always a sign that something
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One of the most exciting moments in shrimp keeping is seeing your first berried female. Tiny eggs under her belly, then weeks later, baby shrimp appearing everywhere. For many beginners, this phase feels magical. And then, without warning, it stops. No more berried females. No babies. The shrimp are still alive, still eating, but breeding
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Seeing a shrimp molt usually feels like a good sign. Molting means growth. It means the shrimp was alive, active, and developing. So when a shrimp molts and then dies shortly after, it feels confusing and frustrating, especially for beginners. Many people assume molting itself killed the shrimp. In reality, molting is rarely the real
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Copper poisoning is one of the most silent and misunderstood killers in shrimp tanks. Many beginners lose shrimp without ever realizing copper was the reason. Fish look fine. Water looks clean. Filters are running. And yet, shrimp start dying one by one, often after a water change or after adding something new to the tank.
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Starting an aquarium is exciting, but for many beginners, the first experience can be disappointing when fish die quickly. This usually makes people think fish keeping is hard, but the truth is different. Most beginner losses happen because people choose the wrong fish at the start. Some fish are delicate and need perfect water conditions.
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Bringing new fish home is exciting, but this is also the most critical moment for their survival. Many beginners lose fish within the first 24 hours, not because the fish were weak, but because they were added to the aquarium too quickly. Sudden changes in water temperature and water chemistry can shock fish badly. Fish
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