Aquarium Care Blog
Practical fishkeeping guides for Australian aquarists.
How to Set Up a Reef Tank: A Beginner's Guide for Australia
Thinking of starting a saltwater reef tank? This plain-English guide walks you through the gear, the cycle and the first steps to…
Read article →Soft vs LPS vs SPS Corals: Which Should You Start With?
Confused by coral types? Here's a clear breakdown of soft, LPS and SPS corals - how they differ, how hard they are,…
Read article →Reef Tank Clean-Up Crew: What to Add and How Many
A good clean-up crew keeps algae and waste under control. Here's what each reef invert does, which to choose, and how many…
Read article →Reef Water Parameters Explained: Salinity, Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium
Stable water is everything in a reef tank. Here's what salinity, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium do - and the target numbers to…
Read article →Coral Placement and Lighting: Where to Put Soft, LPS and SPS Corals
Put your corals in the wrong spot and they'll struggle. Here's how to place soft, LPS and SPS corals by light, flow…
Read article →How to Use the API Water Test Kit (Freshwater & Marine): Full Step-by-Step Guide
A complete, beginner-friendly guide to using the API liquid water test kit for freshwater and marine aquariums - every test explained step…
Read article →Aquarium Tank Sizes Explained: 2ft to 6ft in Litres, Dimensions and Weight
How big is a 3ft, 4ft or 5ft fish tank in litres, what does it weigh full, and which size is right…
Read article →How Many Fish Can You Put in a Tank? A Simple Stocking Guide
Worried about overstocking? Here is a clear, modern way to work out how many fish your aquarium can safely hold - without…
Read article →Why Is My Aquarium Water Cloudy? White, Green and Brown Water Fixed
Cloudy aquarium water is common and almost always fixable. Here is what white, green and brown water each mean - and exactly…
Read article →How to Get Rid of Algae in Your Aquarium (and Keep It Away)
Algae is the most common aquarium frustration. Here is what causes it, how to remove each type, and the simple routine that…
Read article →How to Do an Aquarium Water Change (and How Often)
Regular water changes are the most important thing you can do for healthy fish. Here is exactly how to do one safely,…
Read article →How to Safely Lower or Raise Your Aquarium pH
Chasing the 'perfect' pH causes more dead fish than a slightly wrong number ever will. Here is how to think about pH…
Read article →How to Acclimate New Fish: The Drip Method (Step by Step)
Bringing new fish home? The first 30 minutes matter. Here is how to acclimate fish properly so they survive the move from…
Read article →How to Choose the Right Aquarium Filter (HOB, Canister and Sponge)
The filter is the heart of your aquarium. Here is how the main types compare and how to pick and size the…
Read article →Aquarium Lighting Guide: How Much Light for Plants and Fish
Aquarium lighting affects plant growth, fish colour and algae. Here is how to choose the right light and how long to run…
Read article →How to Prepare Driftwood for Your Aquarium (Stop Floating and Tannins)
New driftwood often floats and turns the water brown. Here is how to prepare it properly so it sinks, stays clean and…
Read article →How to Keep Your Aquarium Cool in an Australian Summer
Australian summers can push aquarium temperatures dangerously high. Here are safe, practical ways to cool your tank and protect your fish in…
Read article →How to Get Rid of Pest Snails (and the Good Snails Worth Keeping)
Snails appearing from nowhere? Here is how to control a pest snail outbreak - and why some snails are actually your aquarium's…
Read article →Best Tropical Fish for Beginners in Australia
The ten hardiest, most rewarding tropical fish for first-time Australian fishkeepers, with care notes and tank sizes.
Read article →How to Cycle a Fish Tank: The Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to the nitrogen cycle and how to cycle a new aquarium safely before adding fish.
Read article →Aquarium Water Testing Guide for Australian Fishkeepers
What to test, how often, and how to interpret ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, GH and KH readings.
Read article →Best Aquarium Plants for Beginners
Eight hardy, low-light aquarium plants that thrive without CO2 and forgive beginner mistakes.
Read article →Aquarium Heater Guide: Sizing, Safety and Setup
How to choose, size and safely run an aquarium heater, plus why redundancy matters in larger tanks.
Read article →Fish Tank Maintenance Checklist (Weekly & Monthly)
A simple weekly and monthly maintenance routine to keep your aquarium healthy and your fish thriving.
Read article →Common Fish Diseases and How to Treat Them
Recognise and treat the most common aquarium fish diseases, from white spot to fin rot and dropsy.
Read article →Freshwater Aquarium Setup Guide for Beginners
Everything you need to set up your first freshwater aquarium, from equipment to adding your first fish.
Read article →What to Feed Aquarium Fish: A Complete Feeding Guide
How to feed aquarium fish the right foods in the right amounts to keep them healthy and your water clean.
Read article →Understanding pH, GH and KH in Your Aquarium
Demystifying pH, general hardness and carbonate hardness, and how to match them to your fish.
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