The Journal
Field notes from YoloLife: species we keep, tanks we build, and the routines that keep them healthy.
Which Aquarium Filter Should You Buy? Sponge, Internal, Hang-On-Back and Canister Compared
The litres-per-hour number on the box is the least useful thing on it. A practical comparison of sponge, internal, hang-on-back and canister filters, how to size one properly,...
How to Clean Aquarium Glass Safely Without Disturbing Your Fish
Clear glass is useful for watching fish and spotting changes early. Here is how to clean it without turning a small job into a tank-wide disturbance.
Aquarium Plants That Actually Thrive in UAE Hard Water
Hardness gets blamed for dead aquarium plants and it is almost never the reason. Several of the most reliable species actively prefer hard alkaline water, and one group...
Corydoras and Bottom Dwellers: The Layer Most UAE Tanks Ignore
The bottom third of most beginner tanks sits empty, and the fish sold to fill it are usually bought for the wrong reason. Why corydoras are not a...
Why Does Aquarium pH Keep Changing? A Practical Checklist Before You Adjust It
A stable, species-appropriate aquarium is safer than chasing a single pH number. Start with a repeatable test routine and the causes behind the change.
Guppies in the UAE: Hard Water Is a Cheat Code
Most fishkeeping advice assumes soft, acidic tap water. UAE water is the opposite — and that makes guppies the easiest win in the hobby here. What to look...