Aquarium Dilemmas

In this episode, we discuss pieces of advice that I wish someone would have told me before keeping freshwater aquariums. Keeping fish does not have to be complicated, but if I had learned these lessons earlier, it would have probably saved fish. Many people jump into the hobby without knowing enough information to set themselves up for success. Join us for a conversation about things I wish I knew before keeping fish; learn from our mishaps so you won't make the same mistakes. Thanks for Listening!ScienceGal Aquatics and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

This episode is devoted to how and why we summer tub. Breeding fish outside is super rewarding, and the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Join us for our conversation about summer tubing and breeding fish outside. How we do it, the equipment needed, and the challenges we face, but most importantly, why we recommend you try it.Thanks for Listening!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's episode is devoted to Betta fish tank mates. For a long time, I believed there were no options compatible with Betta fish and had no choice but to keep them alone. However, this is not entirely true. If you have a smaller nano aquarium or a community aquarium and wish to have Betta fish tank mates but are unsure what to try, this is the episode for you. Join us as we discuss the best betta tank mates' ideas that we have successfully kept together, and we think you should also. Thanks for Listening,ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

In this episode, we discuss the easiest freshwater fish we have kept. These easier-to-care-for freshwater fish are great for beginner fishkeepers, a fantastic choice for community aquariums, and an excellent addition for experts. Over the years of fish keeping, these are the aquarium fish that have the least amount of worry. Join us for a conversation about the easiest freshwater aquarium fish, what makes them easy, and how we keep them. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse  You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discussed the topic of aquarium maintenance. The first thing that comes to mind about maintaining a freshwater fish tank is water changes. However, you should pay attention to a few other necessary steps. Fish keeping is a fantastic hobby, but aquarium maintenance is fundamental to keeping a healthy aquarium. Join us to discuss maintaining a freshwater fish tank and our checklist for all experience levels.Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! Kerri and Jesse @sciencegalaquatics  You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we compiled a list of the best Algae cleaners or "cleanup crew" for freshwater aquariums. If you are doing regular water changes and maintenance yet still having issues with algae, this is the episode for you. Having bottom dwellers or a few of these helpful species on this list will help you and benefit your freshwater fish tank.Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!Kerri and Jesse @sciencegalaquatics You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

In this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss why freshwater aquarium fish are lovely pets. We often talk about issues related to freshwater aquariums and how to solve them but join us on why fish make fantastic pets—a conversation devoted to why you should be a fish keeper. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!Sciencegal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

Why are bubbles in my fish tank? Join us in this week's episode, where we answer this question. Generally, bubbles in your Aquarium are harmless and easily removed. However, a few causes of bubbles in your fish tank can be a little concerning. Knowing the difference between bubbles is a vital topic every fishkeeper should know. Is it microbubbles, bubbles caused by protein overload, or simply from your air stone? Join us in the conversation to help you identify the difference and reasons behind bubbles in your freshwater aquariums. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!You are always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com.

This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas discusses the difference between the Temperament of Freshwater Aquarium fish and the Ease of Care. Is there a correlation between how easy the fish is to care for and how aggressive the fish species might be? Join us for a conversation on what makes a fish easy, moderate, or expert and how it relates to whether the fish is peaceful, semi-aggressive, or aggressive. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse Always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we have frequently discussed what works for your freshwater aquariums. However, join us for an episode of what NOT to put in your freshwater fish tanks. We put together a list of things I would not recommend you use or do for the health of your fish.Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse  Always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com

This week's episode discusses the easiest aquarium freshwater fish to keep. Since childhood, I have owned several different fish species; some have been easier to care for than others. Semi-aggressive and aggressive fish have their challenges and benefits. However, peaceful freshwater fish kept in a community aquarium or species-only fish tank will always be at the top of my favorite list. This episode is about the list compiled for the most peaceful, easy-to-care-for fish we have kept throughout the years. Always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com

On Aquarium Dilemmas, Common Fish Tank Issues is the theme. Over the years of fishkeeping, I have had some common aquarium hurdles, and this week's episode explores these occurrences. Many of the complications of fishkeeping, in my experience, are avoidable. The goal of this episode is to share and compile a list of my most common aquarium issues and how I solved them. Thank you for Listening! Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse Always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com

Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas. Join the conversation where we discuss the most common Betta fish Myths. These common misconceptions lead to unknowingly making mistakes when keeping Betta fish. Keeping Bettas are highly rewarding fish, but do not fall for these common myths that range from environment, diet, and personality.Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse  Always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com

In this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, we talk about the issue of how to feed your freshwater aquarium fish. Over the years of keeping fish, I have made many mistakes when feeding my fish tanks. These mistakes, from not knowing what to provide, how often I should feed them, and not understanding their nutritional needs, often contributed to losing fish. The goal of this discussion is to help you not make these same mistakes to help you enjoy your fish aquariums. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse Always invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's episode is all about helpful must-haves in the fish room. I wish someone had shared some of these tips with me earlier, and I am happy to share them with you now. Caring for aquariums is not tricky; however, a few inexpensive tools will help you with caring for fish and aquariums. Join us in the conversation about must-have aquarium tools that will help you save time and money. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse Tuesday Tea with Sweet DJoin Business Growth Coach, Marketing Expert and #1 International Bestselling Author,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyAlways invited to check out Sciencegalaquatics.com

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas; in this week's episode, we discuss the basics of aquascaping your aquarium. Having an aquascaped fish tank was something that I could never accomplish in the past, but that's no longer the case. Making friends and talking with highly talented Aquascapers has tuned me into some helpful insights. Listen to this episode to learn some of the Aquascaping 101 basics that I have learned to help you improve the looks of your aquariums. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal AquaticsKerri and Jesse Tiny MattersA science podcast about the little things that make the big things—good and bad—possible.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we talk about New Tank Syndrome and Old Tank Syndrome. What exactly is it, and how do you know if this is a problem in your aquarium? Listen and learn the causes and how to deal with New Tank Syndrome or if Old Tank Syndrome is why you're having difficulty adding new fish to an established tank. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse The Gaming BlenderHave you ever wanted to design your own video game?Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's show discusses friendly annoyances in the fish-keeping hobby. What are some of my pet peeves in the aquarium hobby? I always enjoy it when friends and family come over to visit, but what do you do when they do something that might negatively affect your aquarium? Join us in the conversation about fish-keeping dilemmas when you and your fish tanks have visitors. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics -Kerri and Jesse  

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. In this week's episode, we talk about Guppy Fish Breeding. Guppies are the fish I have kept and bred the longest, and I have picked up a few tips on the easiest way to breed Guppy Fish. This episode is devoted to everything you need to know about breeding and caring for Guppies and their baby fry. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse The Science of BirdsThe Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on  Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss the dos and don'ts of Guppy fish care. I have kept Guppies in many different setups over the years and have made a few mistakes. This episode discusses everything from tank requirements, water conditions, diet, and much more. Going into detail on things I wish I would have known when I first started caring for Guppy Fish. Listen and learn from my oops moments, so you don't make the same mistakes. Thank you for Listening!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse 

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we discuss our knowledge of collecting wild fish and botanicals for aquariums. We have fun as a family going out to the creek or the river looking for all kinds of secret little treasures. If you plan to go out wild collecting, you will need a few things to prepare, what to look for, and what you should do with your finds after you come home.Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse 

This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas is devoted to couples and fish keeping. Sometimes, getting your spouse or significant other to show interest and care for aquariums is hard enough. However, some difficulties are not often talked about when joining a hobby together. When you both love fish keeping but disagree on the setup or stocking the aquariums. What should you do? Having a relationship with someone close to you in the hobby is incredibly beneficial, but how do you handle the difference in options, experience levels, and other ways you might disagree? Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse 

Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we discuss the importance of the next generation of fish keepers. Bringing new fish keepers into the hobby is vital to keeping the hobby growing and thriving. Sharing this fantastic hobby with our kids, co-workers, and friends, showing them different aspects of caring for an aquarium they may not have known, allowing them to find areas of the hobby that will pique their interest. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse 

This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas is devoted to losing expensive aquarium fish when fish shopping out of town. We recently attended a sizeable club-hosted event, The Triple Crown, in  Louisville, Kentucky. We found some fantastic deals and beautiful fish; however, we encountered a significant problem when we had no equipment and almost lost an entire heavily stocked fish bag. Join us for the conversation on what we had to do to save as many as possible.Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse 

Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, where we discuss what questions to ask and what you should know before buying new freshwater aquarium fish. Bringing home new fish is one of the best times; however, there are a few simple things you should know to prepare yourself better.Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse 

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's discussion is about how to be a better fish-keeper. Being a freshwater fish-keeper since childhood, I have made mistakes, learned, and picked up a few things to improve my fish-keeping skills. Join us this week, where we will talk about simple tips that dramatically improved my knowledge of fish and aquarium care. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal AquaticsKerri and Jesse 

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week's discussion is all about how to remove aquarium hard water buildup, ways to prevent it, and why it's there in the first place. One of the main deciding factors of which tropical freshwater fish we keep is if they can thrive in hard water. However, maintaining hard water aquariums means you can not avoid this difficult-to-clean white hard water buildup. Next time you see a used water-stained aquarium, this episode will help you see the potential and know-how to clean it up and help you prevent water stains on your current fish tank. Thank you for Listening!ScienceGal Aquatics Share this show with your fish-keeping friend to help support the show.

Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, where we discuss why we think aquarium fish are underrated as pets. Are fish on the list of popular pets to keep? Why do people avoid fish keeping? Several stigmas regarding fish keeping prevent people from joining the hobby. From being overwhelmed with water chemistry, or believing aquariums are high-maintenance compared to other pets available. What do you think, are fish underrated and overlooked? Listen and find out what we believe?Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics & Jesse

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss what a dirty fish tank is and if it is a bad thing? How do you know the difference between if your aquarium is unkempt and unhealthy versus ugly but healthy and well-balanced? In ways, having a so-called dirty aquarium is more beneficial for the fish than a spotless one. Listen to hear why this is possible and our answer to the Aquarium Dilemma, is a dirty aquarium bad? Thank you for Listening!ScienceGal and JesseShare your appreciation for the show by sharing the show with a friend.  Garden Basics with Farmer FredThe healthiest food you can eat is the food you grow yourself. We tell you how.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss our Experience Keeping Monster Fish. Monster fish our extremely easy to fall in love with and a rewarding experience. However, compared to smaller nano fish, there are challenges and unique stresses in caring for monster fish. This week's episode is our experience keeping my Silver Arowana and other large fish we have supported through the years. The journey of the positives and negatives of keeping large fish, how we feed them, and the process of learning how to care for Monster Fish. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri and Jesse Garden Basics with Farmer FredThe healthiest food you can eat is the food you grow yourself. We tell you how.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we give some tips on how to do fewer water changes. Water changing and maintaining your fish tank is essential to the overall health of your aquarium. However, when it comes to cleaning your fish tank, it can sometimes feel like an absolute chore. This episode is devoted to talking about how to do fewer water changes so that you can enjoy your aquarium maintenance schedule. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics-Kerri and Jesse I Read Comic BooksA podcast for comic book fans. New episodes on Wednesdays. Comics are good, and so are youListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Fish Aquarium Leaking? No fishkeeper wants to experience a leaking aquarium. What should you do if you walk in and see water on the floor and a drained fish tank? This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss what you should do at the moment and what you should do after if you want to fix your leaking aquarium. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse I Read Comic BooksA podcast for comic book fans. New episodes on Wednesdays. Comics are good, and so are youListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Garden Basics with Farmer FredTips for a thriving garden soil, growing the tastiest food and beautiful flowers.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week on Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss Aquarium Hacks, Tips, and Tricks. We have learned a few helpful hacks you might need to know through the years of fishkeeping. When caring for Aquariums and fish, there are situations where you can't immediately leave when you need something. Other areas where a simple tip can save you money and time. This episode is devoted to sharing our hacks to help you with filters, water changing, DIY projects, and so much more.Thank you for Listening! EnjoyScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse I Read Comic BooksA podcast for comic book fans. New episodes on Wednesdays. Comics are good, and so are youListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Garden Basics with Farmer FredTips for a thriving garden soil, growing the tastiest food and beautiful flowers.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

What should you do when your power goes out, and there is no electricity to run your fish tank? It's a fear for fishkeepers, and it's essential to have a plan in place when this, unfortunately, happens. In this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, we discuss what you should do to care for your fish tanks when your electricity goes off. How long does the electricity need to be off before you should worry? Vital supplies and what you should check when the power comes back on. Losing utilities is stressful enough. In this episode, the goal is to help relieve your fish tank worries during power outages.  Thank you for Listening. EnjoyKerri and Jesse ScienceGal Aquatics I Read Comic BooksA podcast for comic book fans. New episodes on Wednesdays. Comics are good, and so are youListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Welcome to this week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas, where we discuss quarantining new fish. Purchasing new aquarium fish is an exciting part of fish keeping. When you have the opportunity to care for new fish, it is not always the best decision to add them immediately to your established tank. This episode discusses why it is necessary, what is involved in the setup, and how long you should quarantine new freshwater aquarium fish.Thank you for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri & JesseI Read Comic BooksA podcast for comic book fans. New episodes on Wednesdays. Comics are good, and so are youListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Garden Basics with Farmer FredTips for a thriving garden soil, growing the tastiest food and beautiful flowers.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week's episode is devoted to what we do when buying freshwater aquarium fish when out of town. Traveling to new fish stores, fish shows, swaps, or auctions is an exciting experience. However, the dilemma is what to do with your new fish when you are on the road? What should you pack with you for your upcoming fish purchases, and when is it necessary to do water changes? This week's discussion is on how we safely travel home with new aquarium fish from out-of-town events. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics, Kerri & Jesse 

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. This week we discuss the issue of how to feed and care for your fish while on vacation. Times come up when you have to leave town for a weekend or sometimes longer.  It can be stressful not knowing what you should do to prepare your aquarium before you go. This week's discussion is about what we do beforehand that helps my freshwater aquariums thrive while out of town. Traveling is exciting; however, at times stressful, this episode's goal is to help soothe some of your anxiety when away from your fish and aquarium. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse 

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 once or overtime? In this week's episode, we talk about the factors that influence how many fish you can add to your freshwater aquarium at a time. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!Host ScienceGal Aquatics-Kerri & Co-host Jesse

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, especially in a newly established aquarium. Join ScienceGal Aquatics and Cohost Jesse while we talk all about the topic of Green Water and Algae. Thanks for Listening,ScienceGal Aquatics-Kerri and Jesse 

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. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal AquaticsKerri and Jesse

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 bacteria bloom in new and old aquariums. Thank you for Listening!ScienceGal Aquatics & Jesse

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 and learn from my betta fish mistakes from water quality, proper tank requirements, diet, and so much more. Good Luck!Thank you for Listening!ScienceGal Aquatics & Jesse. 

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 encounter, etc., the goal is for you to have a great experience, learning from our mistakes. Thank you for joining us and Listening!ScienceGal Aquatics & Jesse Share and help spread this word and how fun keeping fish outside is!

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 rewarding hobby; however, sometimes, there are moments when you are unsure what to do or what happened to your aquarium fish. This week we discuss reasons behind why your aquarium fish may die, sharing my misfortune so you can learn from my mistakes.Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal AquaticsKerri and Jesse 

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 on, Is Expensive Always Better?Thanks for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse 

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

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 Freshwater Aquariums. Thanks for Listening. Enjoy! ScienceGal AquaticsKerri & Jesse

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 best, adding too much food and improperly feeding the fish because we believe they need it. However, this is not the case, and constantly feeding does cause way more harm than good! Join us for the podcast, where we explain why this is detrimental to your aquarium. This week we talk about the importance of adequately feeding your fish and why it's so wrong to overfeed your fish aquarium.Help Support the Show by Sharing with Others

This week's episode of Aquarium Dilemmas is all about How to Acclimate Aquarium Fish. I have made many mistakes over the many years of fish keeping, and not knowing the reason behind 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 chemistry of the incoming fish bag, and the best way to acclimate my new fish. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse 

Welcome to Aquarium Dilemmas. In this Podcast Episode, we discuss why it is not best to add fish to a brand new fish tank. One of the biggest mistakes new fish keepers make is rushing and not knowing the Nitrogen Cycle. Newly set up aquariums need time to cycle mature, and  Nitrifying Bacteria must establish. This good bacteria is the foundation of any healthy aquarium. One of the fundamental reasons aquariums succeed and grow into thriving, healthy ecosystems is whether you have an excellent Nitrifying bacteria colony in your fish tank to support the waste or ammonia. In this episode, we discuss ways to set up and introduce your fish tank's good Nitrifying bacteria and why you need this time before you add fish to your tank. Knowing the  Nitrogen cycle is essential to the aquarium and will make you a successful fish keeper. Thank you for Listening. Enjoy!ScienceGal Aquatics Kerri & Jesse 

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 list of Aquarium Myths has spread and told for generations. My goal is to share my mistakes and help you understand why these Common Aquarium Myths are just not true. Believing and following these wise tales of aquarium advice will harm and hurt your aquarium fish more than it will help. Thank you for Listening! EnjoyScienceGal Aquatics- Kerri and Jesse