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Most Common Myths About Fishkeeping (Part 2)   Water changes are not permitted when the tank is cycling. Actually, this is harmful in addition to being false. While the tank is cycling, you can and should do water changes. If the water changes are minor, they will actually lessen the stress that your fish experience due to "new tank syndrome," which will also help you experience less stress and less loss as the tank cycles.   Algae eaters will maintain a clean aquarium. This one really gets on my nerves. I am aware that this is...

There are many common misconceptions and myths floating around about fishkeeping and aquarium care. Some of these are even perpetuated by some pet stores that have not thoroughly looked into the information they are giving out about fish keeping. Here are some of the most common that I run into: Most Common Myths About Fishkeeping (Part 1) Fish can only grow as large as their aquarium. This is possibly the most common myth I hear, and I know many stores still tout it as truth. However, it is untrue. To remain healthy and to live a...

The art of creating landscapes in aquariums is known as aquascaping. In contrast to the traditional fish tank, the emphasis in aquascaping is primarily on the placement of rocks and wood (referred to as "hardscape") and plants (referred to as "softscape").   The goal is to recreate a modest scene from the actual world, such as a solitary tree in a woodland clearing, in miniature and underwater using objects like stones, wood, moss, and aquatic plants.   Making an Aquascape   On the internet, there are many groups and resources related to aquascaping. I want to...