First Tank Guide Updates and News

Water Conditioners

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:00:00 MDT

Water conditioners are a wide array of chemicals that you may or may not need for your fish tank. Read more...

Buying New Fish

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:00:00 MDT

Information on the number of fish to get and how often to get fish to minimize problems with your fish or your fish tank. Read more...

Towel

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:00:00 MDT

Having a towel around when working with the water in your aquarium can help keep everything dry and safe. Read more...

Bucket(s)

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:00:00 MDT

A bucket or two can be very useful tools when working with your home or office fish tank. Buckets make aquarium maintenance easier. Read more...

Tiny Fish Tanks

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:00:00 MDT

Information about very small fish tanks and why they can never be recommended to any but the most advanced and experienced aquarium keepers. Read more...

When Is the Cycle Done?

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:00:00 MDT

What signs to look for to determine whether your home aquarium has finished cycling and the biological filter has been established. Read more...

Recommending Aquarium Fish

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:15:00 MDT

Why anyone who is really helping you and has your best interests at heart cannot recommend the fish you should get for your fish tank. Experts won't tell you what fish to get. Read more...

Your Vacation and Your Fish

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:00:00 MDT

What to do with your home aquarium while you are away on holiday. How to prepare for a vacation when you have a fish tank to care for. Read more...

Aquarium Chillers

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 18:00:00 MDT

An aquarium chiller to help keep your fish tank cool. Chillers are generally high-end pieces of equipment that advanced aquarium keepers or expert aquarium hobbyists will use to help keep a very large aquarium cool in warm climates. Read more...

Safety Concerns with an Aquarium

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:00:00 MDT

What dangers or risks are there to me and my family if I choose to get an aquarium? How serious are these risks? Read more...

Fish Bowl and Small Fish Tank Maintenance

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:30:00 MDT

Information about caring for a fish bowl, goldfish bowl, Betta bowl, or other small fish tank, vase, urn, or bucket. Read more...

The Gravel Vacuum

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:00:00 MDT

Gravel vacuums and vacuuming the gravel in your home or office aquarium when you perform your weekly 10-15% water change as part of your routine aquarium maintenance. Read more...

A Siphon

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:30:00 MDT

What is a siphon, how does a siphon work, and why is a siphon useful in aquarium maintenance? Read more...

Starting a Siphon

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:00:00 MDT

How to start a siphon in an aquarium siphon tube or gravel vacuum so you can do your weekly 10-15% water change. Read more...

Vacuuming Aquarium Gravel

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:00:00 MDT

How to clean your aquarium gravel with a gravel vacuum while performing your weekly 10-15% water change. Read more...