The Journal
Field notes from YoloLife: species we keep, tanks we build, and the routines that keep them healthy.
Reptile UVB and Heating in the UAE: Bulbs, Gradients and Why the Thermostat Is Not Optional
UVB tubes, basking bulbs, ceramic heat emitters and thermostats explained for UAE vivariums — which to pick, how far away to mount them, how to build a gradient,...
How Often Should You Change Aquarium Water? A Practical Dubai Guide
Most healthy home aquariums need regular partial water changes, but the right frequency is not a fixed number printed on a calendar. Your fish load, tank size, feeding,...
What Should I Actually Feed My Fish? Flakes, Pellets, Frozen and Live, Compared
Most tanks run on one tub of flakes for years. Here is what each food format actually does, how to match food to where your fish feeds, which...
Nano Aquariums: What You Can Actually Keep in 10–30 Litres
A 20-litre cube is one of the most-bought tanks in Dubai and one of the least forgiving. Here is the honest volume you actually have, what each nano...
Why Is My Aquarium Filter Making Noise? A Safe Troubleshooting Guide
A practical, fish-safe way to troubleshoot a noisy aquarium filter: identify the sound, check water level and flow, and know when to stop.
Aquarium Salt: What the Dose Actually Is, and When It Does Nothing
Salt has one use with strong evidence behind it, two with reasonable evidence, and a long list of uses where it does nothing at all. It also never...