Learn how bottom filter aquariums use gravity and overflow to maintain stable water levels while providing superior biological filtration. This guide explains the siphon principle and compares sump systems to other filter types.
Learn the correct water change frequency for your aquarium. Freshwater tanks need 10-25% changes every 1-2 weeks, while saltwater tanks require weekly maintenance. Tank size and stocking levels affect your schedule.
Learn to identify and treat ich, the most common protozoal parasite in aquariums. Copper sulfate and formalin applied at the right intervals can save your fish.
Should beginners start with a Fish Only Tank (FOT) or reef tank? Learn why FOT is the recommended starting point and understand the difficulty differences between FOT, LPS, and SPS coral tanks.
Discover what marine aquarium equipment beginners actually need versus marketing hype. Learn which items are essential and which expensive brands are unnecessary for FOT setups.
Learn the complete 30-day quarantine protocol for new marine fish. This guide covers acclimation, observation, and disease treatment to protect your established tank from parasites like ich.