Fish Aquarium Temperature in Winter

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As winter rolls in, you may start looking at purchasing a heater for your fish tank, or you may be wondering if your current equipment is enough against the bitter cold. In this guide, we aim to explain what types of temperatures are ideal for aquarium fish, how to use glass heaters and how to … Read more

How To Overwinter Pond Plants

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You may have a beautifully planted out pond that you made over the summer, and are worried that all your hard work will be gone when winter comes. But don’t worry, by following our guide on pond plants, we can help by discussing what types of plants can survive over winter untouched and which ones … Read more

How to Keep Fish Tanks Warm Over Winter

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During winter when the cold months arrive, it can become dangerously cold for your aquarium fish, especially tropicals. You may experience snow storms, power outages and severe dips in temperature that go far below the comfortable range. So how do you maintain a temperature above 20C / 68F with and without electricity? How do aquarium … Read more

How to Set Up an Indoor Tank Over Winter

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Perhaps you have decided to move your goldfish inside over winter; maybe your pond is too small to prevent freezing, or maybe you are due for harsh snowstorms and are worried about your pets wellbeing. For whatever reason to bring them inside, you may need to set up a temporary indoor aquarium for your goldfish, … Read more

Can goldfish live in a tropical tank?

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You may own a goldfish and be wondering if you could house it with tropical fish, or you may own a tropical tank and like the idea of having goldfish swimming around with your community fish. But is this possible, should it be done, and are there any risks involved when keeping goldfish in a … Read more

The Easiest Fish to Take Care Of

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Fish are found all over the world in all different conditions; many live in the ocean, rivers, streams and lakes. Others live under waterfalls, in caves, canals, some in flooded forests and some even live in puddles! Aquatic creatures are some of the most difficult animals to keep alive.  This is because not only do … Read more