Aquarium Dilemmas

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we discuss how many fish you should add to your aquarium? Is it possible to add too many fish at once to your fish tank? What are the factors that affect this decision? One of the most critical choices in getting an aquarium is deciding how many fish you want to keep. However, if you wish you support a community aquarium, is it best to add all the fish at on...

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss the issue of Algae Blooms or otherwise known as green water. What exactly is Algae and Green Water in the Aquarium? How does Algae originate? What causes green water issues, and why is Algae so incredibly difficult to eradicate? Let's help answer these questions. Keeping and enjoying fish tanks bring a lot of happiness but can mean algae, too, especi...

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we discuss the options available on where to buy aquarium fish. There are more ways than ever before to purchase fish, and it can be challenging to decide how to buy your next aquarium fish. We talk about some of the pros and cons of buying fish at the local fish store, chain store, club auction, or online—excited to share some of the things I have picked up...

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's episode discusses why your aquarium water could become cloudy and milky in color. This issue can be challenging to resolve if you do not know what is happening. This issue is more common in new aquariums, but well-established fish tanks are not exempt. Join the conversation about what a bacteria bloom is, why this happens, and how you can solve a bact...

Thank you for choosing this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, where we discuss the do's and don'ts of betta fish keeping. I have kept many different Betta Fish over the years and have made big mistakes. The week's topic is discussing factors that led to losing Bettas early. Going into detail of things I wish I would have known when keeping and caring for Betta Fish. Listen a...

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we are excited to discuss how to keep fish outside. We struggled at the beginning with keeping fish in our summer tubs, and spring is in the air, meaning its time to get started again. Join us while we discuss different aspects and challenges of keeping fish outside in summer tubs. From what fish to keep, what size tub, what to feed, all the pests we encount...

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. Unfortunately, this week's episode is a topic that we all experience as fishkeepers, no matter the experience level. Why do Aquarium Fish Die, and how do we as fishkeepers contribute. Join us to discuss this not fun but the essential topic of various reasons fish can suddenly pass away. Numerous factors play into your fish's health. Having aquariums is a rew...

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss the issue, Is Expensive Always Better in the Aquarium Hobby? Fishkeeping is expensive. Do you always need to invest money in name-brand products to have a successful fish tank? No, not necessarily. Knowing where to splurge and when to save money is a dilemma for new and experienced fishkeepers alike. Listen to the conversation for helpful advice and tips...

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss the reasons behind why you might need to move Aquarium Fish. There are several occasions why you might find yourself wanting to move your Fish or new Fry. In this episode, we have a conversation about our favorite ways to move fish from one aquarium to another and why you might need to do this.  Thank you for Listening, ScienceGal Aquatics & Jesse Sen...

Why is Water-Changing an Aquarium so necessary? Join us for this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, where we discuss knowing why water changes are essential to the success of your aquarium. There is no wrong way to perform your water changes; however, there are many easier ways with the right tools and tricks. Don't miss this week's episode where we discuss Water Changing Freshwat...

In this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss the topic of feeding your fish aquarium. One of the biggest challenges I have learned over the years was to stop overfeeding my fish tanks. I was overfeeding the tropical freshwater fish I was keeping and constantly running into water quality issues and losing fish for so long. Even though innocent, we as fishkeepers do what we think is...

This week's Aquarium Dilemmas episode is about How to Acclimate Aquarium Fish. I have made many mistakes over the many years of fish keeping, and not knowing why we Acclimate aquarium fish was a huge mistake. Several methods exist for acclimating freshwater fish; however, one way works best for my fish. In this week's episode, we discuss why you need to acclimate fish, the water chemistr...

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This Podcast Episode discusses why adding fish to a brand-new tank is not the best. One of new fish keepers' most significant mistakes is rushing and not knowing the Nitrogen Cycle. Newly set-up aquariums need time to cycle and mature, and  Nitrifying Bacteria must establish. This good bacteria is the foundation of any healthy aquarium. One of the fundamental rea...

 This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas is all about Common Aquarium Myths. I have been fishkeeping since I was a small child, and I have been guilty of believing in many Aquarium Myths for a long time. I was told these  "truths" and took them as absolute facts, and they were the rules I needed to follow to have a successful fish tank, which is not valid. Unfortunately, this long...

This week, we discuss and talk all about Aquarium Filters and the Dilemma when choosing the right one. When I first started fishkeeping, there were few options to choose from, and today there are numerous brands and types of aquarium filtration on the market. Knowing which one to purchase can be overwhelming if you are unfamiliar with Biological, Mechanical, and Chemical aquarium filtration and al...

This week's discussion is the dilemmas when choosing the right Aquarium Substrate. What you decide to put inside your fish tank is an important decision that includes a substrate. There are factors that you need to take into account when researching the best Aquarium Substrate to meet your aquarium needs. There are plenty of options on the market today for all budgets, and you can go with an...

This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas discusses our past aquarium mistakes. Through the years of caring for fish tanks, there have been many oh-no moments, large and small, that we would like to share with you, hoping that you don't make the same mistakes on your fish tank. The fishkeeping hobby is a fantastic experience, but there is a learning curve when starting. Fishkeepers of all...

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas, episode 2. Today we are talking all about choosing the correct aquarium size. Join the discussion on factors the may affect your decision and a few topics you should think about before buying your aquarium.  What do you think about first, the size of the tank or the fish you want to bring home?  Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse  Send us...

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas, a Podcast for the everyday fishkeeper. In this episode, we would like to share our aquarium backgrounds with you, coming into this beautiful fishkeeping hobby in entirely different ways. It's always fun working together on an aquarium, learning and admiring fishtanks, each from a different perspective.  Thank you for Listening! ScienceGal Aquatics-Kerri and Jesse...