To plant aquarium plants in gravel, start by preparing the substrate by rinsing it with water to remove any toxins. Then, place the substrate on the bottom of your aquarium and use a spoon or similar tool to make a small hole in which you will insert your plant’s roots. Push some of the gravel…
To clean an aquarium filter sponge, first take it out of the tank and rinse it in cold water. Make sure to squeeze it several times to remove any debris from the sponge. Place the sponge into a bowl with warm water and add some aquarium-safe detergent or vinegar. Let the sponge sit for 15…
Cleaner shrimp are scavengers and will eat a variety of different things. They feed on small pieces of decaying organic matter, uneaten food particles, algae, and even parasites off other fish. In the wild they can also be observed picking at coral polyps for their nutrition. Some people find that keeping live rock or feeding…
Blennies are small, bottom-dwelling fish found in various aquatic environments around the world. They are a type of benthic fish that feed mainly on algae and invertebrates such as amphipods, copepods, isopods, worms, mollusks and crustaceans. Blennies also consume detritus (dead organic matter) off the seafloor. In turn they are preyed upon by larger species…
Water fleas are a type of crustacean and various predators eat them. Fish such as sunfish, bass, trout, perch, bluegill and carp feed on water fleas. Turtles also enjoy eating the small creatures. Birds such as ducks, coots and gulls dine on them too. Insects like backswimmers, dragonfly nymphs and caddisflies all consume water fleas…
To clean play sand for an aquarium, first use a strainer or colander to remove any large pieces of debris. Next, fill the bucket with lukewarm water and add 1/4 cup of chlorine-free bleach for every five gallons of water. Stir the mixture until completely combined. Then pour the mixture over the play sand in…
Aquarium sand should be cleaned regularly to keep the tank healthy and free of harmful bacteria. Start by removing any visible debris from the sand with a small net or aquarium vacuum cleaner. Next, you should rinse the sand in a bucket of lukewarm water until the water runs clear. Allow the sediment to settle…
To dissolve Orbeez, start by filling a large container with warm water. Add two tablespoons of liquid dish soap to the warm water and mix it together until it is combined. Place the Orbeez into the mixture and let them soak for at least one hour. After one hour, use your hands to gently rub…
To make salt water for sea monkeys, start by boiling 1 liter of water in a pot. Once the water has boiled, remove it from heat and allow to cool completely. To this cooled boiled water, add 2 tablespoons of aquarium or table salt until all the salt is dissolved. Stir well with a spoon…