Fishkeeping 101: Cycling, Tank Size, and Maintenance for a Healthy Aquatic Home
As a journalist, it is imperative that I enlighten aspiring fish owners about the importance of having a healthy tank for their aquatic pets. A post came up recently that highlighted how a novice fish owner’s tank was not cycled, leading to the death of their fish, and how it could have been avoided. For starters, it is essential to understand that the nitrogen cycle plays a crucial role in keeping the tank healthy, and therefore, one cannot rush the process. Once the tank is cycled, maintaining it becomes simple.