Arjun

Joined March 2024

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Aquarium hobbyist sharing simple, real-world fixes for snail, shrimp, and plant problems. Clear guides, no fluff just practical tips to keep your tank healthy and thriving.

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High Ammonia in a Fish Tank: Safe Levels, Symptoms, and How to Fix It Fast
High ammonia in a fish tank occurs when beneficial bacteria cannot convert fish waste fast enough, causing toxic buildup that burns gill tissue and blocks oxygen exchange. Safe ammonia levels are 0 ppm any reading above 0.25 ppm requires immediate action. Ammonia poisoning kills fish through respiratory failure, not suffocation, because damaged gills cannot extract oxygen from water regardless of aeration. Emergency treatment involves immediate 50% water changes, stopping feeding, and adding beneficial bacteria supplements.
By Arjun27 days ago in Earth
High Nitrate in a Fish Tank: Safe Levels, Symptoms, and How to Lower It Fast
Nitrate is the final byproduct of the nitrogen cycle in aquariums, produced when beneficial bacteria convert toxic ammonia and nitrite into a less harmful compound. Any level above 40 ppm is considered stressful for most freshwater fish, and levels above 80 ppm can cause serious health problems. Fish experience lethargy, loss of appetite, weakened immunity, and in extreme cases, organ damage. Immediate action includes a 50% water change, stopping feeding for 24 hours, and testing your water daily until nitrate drops below 20 ppm.
By Arjun27 days ago in Earth
Nitrite in a Fish Tank: What It Means, Danger Levels, and How to Fix It Fast
Nitrite is a toxic nitrogen compound that forms when aquarium bacteria break down fish waste. Any nitrite reading above 0 ppm is dangerous because it prevents fish blood from carrying oxygen, causing internal suffocation. Immediate action is required to dilute nitrite and support biological filtration.
By Arjun28 days ago in Earth
How to Fix High Ammonia in a Fish Tank (Emergency Steps That Actually Work)
You Just Tested Your Water. Ammonia Is Above Zero. Now What? Any ammonia reading above 0 ppm is an emergency. Not a warning. Not a minor issue. An active threat to every fish in your tank.
By Arjun28 days ago in Earth
How to Read Aquarium Water Test Results (Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate Explained)
Your water looks crystal clear. Your fish seem fine. Then one morning, they're dead. This happens because beginners trust their eyes instead of their test kit. Clear water tells you nothing about whether your fish are being poisoned. Ammonia and nitrite are completely invisible. By the time you see symptoms, the damage is already done.
By Arjun29 days ago in Earth
Why Your Fish Are Dying (Beginner Causes Ranked & How to Fix Each)
Most fish deaths aren't mysterious they're predictable, fixable, and completely preventable once you know what to look for.
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth
Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle Explained (For Total Beginners)
Master the one process that determines if your fish live or die. If you've ever wondered why fish die in brand-new tanks, or why experienced aquarists obsess over "cycling," you're about to learn the single most important concept in fishkeeping. The nitrogen cycle is the invisible biological process that determines whether your fish thrive or struggle.
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth
How to Cycle a New Aquarium Fast (Safe, Science-Backed Method)
Setting up your first aquarium is exciting, but rushing to add fish before the tank is ready is one of the deadliest mistakes beginners make. If you skip or rush cycling a fish tank, you're setting your fish up for ammonia burns, nitrite poisoning, and often death within days or weeks.
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth
Beginner Corals That Don't Die Easily (With Care Levels Ranked)
Most beginners fail with corals because they choose species demanding perfect water chemistry, stable parameters, and precise lighting conditions nearly impossible to maintain in new reef tanks.
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth
Aquarium Algae Types Explained (With Fixes for Each)
Most aquarium owners fight algae with the wrong tools because they're attacking the wrong enemy. Algae is one of the most misunderstood problems in fishkeeping. Beginners panic when they see it. Experienced keepers know it's just part of managing a healthy ecosystem.
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth
Why Is My Aquarium Water Turning Green? (Causes, Fixes, and Prevention)
You walk up to your aquarium expecting to see your beautiful fish swimming peacefully, but instead you're greeted by murky, pea-soup green water. You can barely see your fish anymore, and panic starts to set in.
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth
Aquarium Snail Eggs: Identification, Care, and Do You Need to Remove Them?
You're maintaining your tank like usual when you spot something unexpected: tiny pink clusters above the waterline, clear jelly blobs on the glass, or white dots scattered across decorations. If you're a beginner aquarist, finding aquarium snail eggs for the first time can trigger immediate panic. Will they take over your tank? Should you remove them immediately? Are they even snail eggs at all?
By Arjunabout a month ago in Earth

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High Ammonia in a Fish Tank: Safe Levels, Symptoms, and How to Fix It Fast

High Nitrate in a Fish Tank: Safe Levels, Symptoms, and How to Lower It Fast

Nitrite in a Fish Tank: What It Means, Danger Levels, and How to Fix It Fast

How to Fix High Ammonia in a Fish Tank (Emergency Steps That Actually Work)

How to Read Aquarium Water Test Results (Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate Explained)

Why Your Fish Are Dying (Beginner Causes Ranked & How to Fix Each)

Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle Explained (For Total Beginners)

How to Cycle a New Aquarium Fast (Safe, Science-Backed Method)

Beginner Corals That Don't Die Easily (With Care Levels Ranked)

Aquarium Algae Types Explained (With Fixes for Each)

Why Is My Aquarium Water Turning Green? (Causes, Fixes, and Prevention)

Aquarium Snail Eggs: Identification, Care, and Do You Need to Remove Them?

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