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 Ammonia Poisoning
Ammonia poisoning is one of the biggest killers of aquarium fish. It occurs most often when
a tank is newly set up. However, it can also occur in an established tank when too many
new fish have been added at one time when the filter fails due to power or mechanical
failure, or if bacterial colonies die off due to the use of medications or sudden change in
water conditions. Any time your fish are in distress or you have sudden fish death, consider
ammonia as a possible cause.
 Aquarium Algae
Algae growth is a fact of life that every aquarium owner will face sooner or later. Some
algae growth is normal and healthy, but excess algae growth is unsightly and can be
hazardous to fish and plants. Here is what to do about aquarium algae.
 Aquarium Water Testing
Is aquarium water testing really necessary? Some say categorically no, while others test
everything and anything. I am a believer in water tests, although what should be tested, and
how often, is not a simple answer. Here is what I consider important when it comes to
water testing.
 Cloudy Water
One of the questions I'm most often asked to give advice on is the baffling phenomenon of
cloudy water. There is no single answer because there is no single cause. However based on
the color and circumstances under which cloudy water appears, it usually can be
pinpointed to a couple of basic causes. So don't just take a gunshot approach when trying to
solve cloudy water. Get to the root cause, then you'll be able to take the best steps to solve
the problem. Here are the basic causes...
 Do Rocks Affect Water pH?
The impact of rocks on water chemistry is very real, and often difficult to know about
before putting the rocks in the tank. Here are some ways to determine if those rocks you
are about to toss in your tank are safe or not.
 Do Water Changes Kill Fish?