The Journal
Field notes from YoloLife: species we keep, tanks we build, and the routines that keep them healthy.
Aquarium Leaks and Silicone Seams: How to Spot Trouble Early in a UAE Apartment
Aquarium silicone does not have an expiry date, but UV, heat cycling and point loads all shorten its life. Here is how seams actually fail, the warning signs...
Buying a Used Fish Tank in the UAE: The 12-Point Inspection That Keeps a Bargain From Flooding Your Flat
Second-hand aquariums are the best bargain in the hobby and the easiest way to flood your apartment. Here is exactly how to inspect silicone seams, glass, bracing and...
Do You Need an RO Unit in Dubai? Hard Water, TDS, and When Tap Water Is Genuinely Fine
A practical, no-hype look at reverse osmosis for UAE aquariums: what is really in Dubai tap water, the difference between TDS, GH and KH, which fish and plants...
Snails in Your Aquarium: Which Ones to Keep, Which to Control, and Why Snail Killer Is the Wrong Answer
Bladder, ramshorn, trumpet, nerite, mystery and assassin snails told apart, why a population explodes, why copper-based snail killers are the worst first move, and a four-week plan that...
High Ammonia in an Aquarium? A Safe Emergency Plan
If ammonia is showing on your aquarium test, treat it as a water-quality emergency—not a reason to add a random chemical or replace every filter sponge. Stop feeding...
What Does a Fish Tank Actually Cost Per Month in Dubai? A Real Running-Cost Breakdown
Wattage by wattage and dirham by dirham: what a 60, 120 and 240 litre aquarium really costs to run each month on a DEWA tariff — electricity, water,...