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How To Lower Ammonia Levels In A Fish Tank [10 Effective Ways]

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How To Lower, Remove and Get Rid of Ammonia In A Fish Tank For Good
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Owner Tropical Fish Care Guides at Tropical Fish Care Guides
Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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How To Reduce Ammonia In A Fish Tank If you have an ammonia problem in your tank, you may be asking a few of the following questions: How do you lower ammonia levels in a fish tank? How does ammonia get in fish a tank? Does ammonia remover work fish tanks? How do you fix … Read more

When Should You Do the First Water Change in a New Aquarium?

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When Should You Do the First Water Change in a New Aquarium
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Wondering how long you should wait before carrying out the first water change in your aquarium? You should do the first water change in a new aquarium after about two weeks or 15 days since you set it up and started using it. You should only change 20-25% of the water at this stage. After … Read more

How to Tell If Fish Are Happy in a New Tank

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How to Tell If Fish Are Happy in a New Tank
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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If you are worried about the happiness of your fish in a new tank, you can quickly look for some signs to figure it out. You can tell if your fish are happy if your fish are swimming, eating well, breathing well, having bright colors and a healthy appearance, and socializing well. If they aren’t, … Read more

How to Add Water to a Fish Tank: Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Add Water to a Fish Tank Step-by-Step Guide
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Adding water to a fish tank is a simple process once you get the hang of it. The primary steps involved in this process are as follows: Add the substrate. Add a plate. Add some water. Add other elements to the tank. Turn on the equipment and remove the plate. Through this comprehensive guide, you … Read more

How Often Can You Change Aquarium Water?

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How Often Can You Change Aquarium Water
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Changing the water in the aquarium isn’t optional. It is essential to keep your fish healthy and happy. If you have a small tank, change 10 to 15 percent of the water every week. If you have a bigger tank, change 20 to 25 percent once every two weeks. The goal is to keep the … Read more

Does API Quick Start Work?

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Does API Quick Start Work
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Are you planning to start a new aquarium or add new fish to an existing one? Or maybe your ammonia levels are just scarily high, and you need to mitigate as fast as possible. In these cases, you may be looking for a quick, affordable aquarium water conditioner that will speed up and enhance your … Read more

The Best Nitrifying Bacteria For Freshwater Aquarium [Our Reviews and Comparisons] 

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The Best Nitrifying Bacteria For Freshwater Aquarium [Our Reviews and Comparisons]
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Getting bacteria for your aquarium may seem weird, but all seasoned aquarists know that this is essential. The best nitrifying bacteria supplement for a freshwater aquarium will do wonders to keep the water clean. No matter how well you clean and maintain your aquarium, the plant debris and fish waste will eventually make the water … Read more

Best Nitrate Remover For Freshwater Aquariums – Reviewed

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Best Nitrate Remover For Freshwater Aquariums – Reviewed
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Managing fish waste is crucial for a healthy freshwater tank setup. Your tank needs beneficial bacteria to turn fish waste into nitrites before a second bacteria strand can turn nitrites into nitrates. If you have a healthy nitrogen cycle in place, nitrate levels should remain low. However, high levels of nitrates can cause health issues … Read more

How Much Ammonia Do Fish Produce

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How Much Ammonia Do Fish Produce
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Fishkeeping is one of the most enriching and enjoyable hobbies on earth, but it can be a bumpy road for newbies when they’re starting. One of the most significant early challenges is establishing the nitrogen cycle in your tank. The bioload (number of fish) in your aquarium coupled with any decaying matter such as uneaten … Read more

Can You Add Too Much Bacteria to a Fish Tank?

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Can You Add Too Much Bacteria to a Fish Tank
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Jack has spent the last 10 years writing online about fish and aquariums. He has more than 30 years of experience as an aquarist and fishkeeper.He is an expert in setting up new tanks, breeding, maintaining, and keeping planted freshwater habitats. Jack is currently interested in marine biology, and veterinary science.His goal is to help beginners avoid the biggest mistakes when getting started. If you find something helpful please share it on your favorite social network. If you need help with anything send Jack a question. You can also find Jack writing for Backyardalpha.com
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Adding bacteria to a fish tank can be tricky. Over time, excessive amounts of ammonia build-up, causing an unhealthy environment for the fish. Beneficial bacteria consume this excess ammonia and help to restore balance in the tank. But, how much should you add? Can you add too much bacteria to a fish tank? Since beneficial … Read more