Author: emilynakatani

April 3, 2026

Popeye Disease in Fish: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Popeye disease (exophthalmia) causes bulging eyes in fish. Learn unilateral vs bilateral causes, treatment options and prevention for tropical tanks.

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April 3, 2026

Fish Gasping at the Surface: Causes and Emergency Fixes

Fish gasping at the surface is an emergency. Learn the top causes including low oxygen and ammonia poisoning, plus immediate fixes for Singapore tanks.

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April 3, 2026

Aquarium Cloudy After Water Change: Why and How to Fix It

Aquarium cloudy after a water change? Learn why bacterial blooms, substrate disturbance and chloramine cause cloudiness and how to fix it fast.

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April 3, 2026

How Often to Change Aquarium Water: Finding Your Schedule

Learn the ideal water change frequency for your aquarium. Covers planted tanks, nano setups, stocking levels and Singapore-specific evaporation factors.

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April 3, 2026

How to Remove Tannins From Your Aquarium (Or Keep Them)

How to remove tannins from your aquarium using activated carbon, Purigen and water changes, or embrace them for a natural blackwater biotope setup.

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April 3, 2026

Lean Dosing for Planted Aquariums: Less Is More

Lean dosing guide for planted aquariums covering the ADA and 2Hr Aquarist approach, APT fertilisers, comparison with EI and tips for Singapore tanks.

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April 3, 2026

EI Dosing for Planted Aquariums: The Estimative Index Explained

EI dosing guide for planted aquariums explaining Tom Barr's Estimative Index method, dosing schedules, amounts by tank size and pros and cons.

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April 3, 2026

Fissidens Fontanus Care Guide: The Phoenix Moss

Fissidens Fontanus (Phoenix Moss) care guide covering light, CO2, attachment methods, growth rate and aquascaping uses for Singapore planted tanks.

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April 3, 2026

Subwassertang Care Guide: The Round Pellia for Low-Tech Tanks

Subwassertang care guide covering light, attachment, growth, shrimp compatibility and aquascaping uses for this unique round Pellia fern in Singapore.

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April 3, 2026

Lobelia Cardinalis Care Guide: Compact and Colourful

Lobelia Cardinalis care guide covering the small form, light, CO2, trimming, propagation and midground placement tips for Singapore planted aquariums.

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