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Articles about Aquarium and Pond Care, Fish Care,
and Special Situations
Useful, helpful, and must-know articles about your aquarium hobby with EcoBio-Block.
 These are list of articles from our blog sites.
Aquarium Care
 
Aquarium Care Aquarium Care: Daily, Weekly, Monthly
A schedule for maintaining a healthy environment for your fish.
 
Low Maintenance Aquariums
Simple steps for keeping your aquarium ecosystem clear and healthy with little maintenance.


Aquarium Filtration: How Much Do I Need?
Describes the kind of filter you should use, and filtration requirements for your aquarium.

Beneficial Bacteria Is Vital For New Fish Tanks
Why you need beneficial bacteria to quickly cycle a new aquarium tank and maintain a healthy environment for your fish.

Good Bacteria in Aquariums
Without beneficial bacteria, your aquarium water will eventually become polluted.

Cloudy Aquarium Water
One of themost common challenges of keeping aquarium

Cleaning Your Aquarium: Maintenance Routines
Easy ways to keep your aquarium clean.

Aquarium Cycle Made Stress-Free
How to cycle a new aquarium tank simply and easily to create a healthy environment for fish.

Aquarium Cycling Options
"Cycling" a new aquarium is basic to a successful hobby.

This article gives you three different methods to create a healthy habitat for your fish.

How not to lose Fish in your Aquarium
Here are some of the things you need to consider when starting your tank so that you can reduce the likelihood of fish loss in your aquarium.

How to Choose Aquariums for Kids
You want their experience to be fun, educational and successful, so here are some tips to help you out.

Planaria: How to Get Rid of White Worms in the Aquarium
what is planaria and how to eliminate these white worms from your aquarium.

Step-by-Step Aquarium Installation
How to set up an aquarium from Day One.
 
How to Cycle an Aquarium
Every new tank has to go through the nitrogen cycle.

The Ideal Freshwater Aquarium Setup -- Basic Concepts
Basic things you need to know to start up your freshwater aquarium.

Defeating the Green Monster: Controlling Green Water in Your Aquarium
What is green water? How do you get it and what do you do about it?

Real-life Problems with Algae
What to do about algae.

Cyanobacteria in the Aquarium: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It
Is blue-green algae (otherwise known as cyanobacteria) causing a problem in your aquatic environment? Here's what to do!

Common Problems with Aquarium Water Chemistry
Keeping the water clean and unpolluted is a high priority in keeping your fish healthy.

Partial Water Changes- The Important Task for Your Aquarium
This article gives you the when and the how of partial water changes and what tools you will need to perform this job and some tips on how to make it easier.

Are Partial Aquarium Water Changes Necessary?
Why are partial water changes necessary for the health of your aquarium and your fish? Are there different ways to deal with the problem and what is the best and easiest way?

Inviting Disaster Into Your Community Tank
How to have a happy and healthy community in your fishtank.
 
What's a pH?
It's role and how to manage it.

Aquarium Hazards
Avoiding problems in your fish tank.

Overcrowded Aquarium - Consider Upgrading to Larger Tank
At what point should you consider upgrading to a larger tank?

Safely Transferring Fish to a New Aquarium
What to do when you put your fish into a new fish tank.

Old Tank Syndrome
How can you tell if you have old tank syndrome? What are the symptoms? Is it different from New Tank Syndrome? How did it infect your aquarium and what should you do to avoid the problem in the first place?

Saltwater or Freshwater? Which Tank is Best?
Making the decision to have a saltwater or freshwater aquarium tank can be confusing.

Saltwater Aquarium for Beginners
Taking the process one step at a time, will make the project much easier to handle and implement.

Solving the Most Common Saltwater Tank Problems
Be prepared to deal with the most common saltwater tank problems by knowing what they are and how to take care of them. 

Fish Care

Feeding Basics
The proper way to feed your fish.

Four important things to keep your fishes healthy
Advice for beginners about what you have to do for your aquarium to have healthy fishes.

How to Make Sure to Take Home Healthy Fish 
Itís important to take a look at a few things as you shop for your new fish.

The Slime Coat: What it Does and How to Protect it
What is the slime coat, why your fish needs it and how to keep it healthy.

Treating Common Ailments
Possible illnesses that can affect your fish and what to do about it.

The Dreaded White Spot: Treating and Preventing Ich
What to do if your fish gets Ich.

Betta Fish - What You Need to Know
Proper environment and care will make your fish healthy and happy.

The Care and Feeding of Bettas
How to care for the beautiful Betta fish.
 
Too Many Fish in Your Aquarium
Overcrowding is the most common cause of aquarium problems.

Raise The Livebearer Babie
How to breed and raise livebearer babies in your aquarium.

African Cichlid Aquarium
These fish have special needs that need to be considered even before you purchase them, everything from growth patterns to food to environment.


Plant Care

Planting in an Aquarium - Like Using Chopsticks
Easy planting method in your aquarium and nearly all underwater plants can be nicely managed

Why Do Aquarium Plants Die?
Basic instruction about how to keep aquarium plants healthy.

Care and Maintenance of Aquarium Plants
Regular care and maintenance of aquarium plants.


Pond Care

What you Need to Know About Building a Pond
There are a lot of things that go into building a new pond. It requires a lot of planning and thought, but if done well, the results will be well worth the effort.

How to Keep Your Pond Water Clear and Healthy
If you want to have a beautiful and healthy pond, there are some basic things that are necessary for its care. This care begins with understanding the needs of your fish and all the things necessary to making a healthy ecosystem.

The Importance of Pond Plants
Plants play an important role in keeping your pond clear and healthy and your fish happy.


Special Situation

When You're Not There: Aquarium Care for Emergencies and Vacations
What to do with your fish, when you have to go away.

Aquarium Basics: Surviving Power Outages
How to keep your aquarium going, when you lose your electricity.