The Journal
Field notes from YoloLife: species we keep, tanks we build, and the routines that keep them healthy.
Do You Need an Air Pump? Oxygen in a UAE Aquarium
Bubbles do not add oxygen the way you think. Here is how dissolved oxygen actually works in a warm UAE tank, when an air pump is genuinely necessary,...
Do You Need a UV Sterilizer for Your Aquarium? What It Helps With—and What It Cannot Fix
A UV sterilizer can be useful in the right aquarium, but it is not a substitute for water tests, filtration or a diagnosis.
Algae Eaters That Actually Work: Otos, Nerites, Amanos and the Pleco Mistake
A cleanup crew is a finishing tool, not a cure for algae. Here is what each species genuinely eats, which one is the most common regret in a...
Sand, Gravel or Aquasoil? Choosing Aquarium Substrate in the UAE
Substrate is the one decision you cannot undo without tearing the tank down. Here is what gravel, sand and aquasoil actually do, which one suits Dubai's hard tap...
Do Aquariums Need Lids? A Dubai Guide to Covers, Evaporation and Fish Safety
A practical way to choose a glass lid, mesh cover or open-top aquarium without treating one setup as right for every fish or room.
How to Move a Fish Tank in Dubai Without Losing Your Fish
Dubai runs on one-year leases, and every renewal season a wave of aquariums crosses the city in the back of somebody's car. The glass almost always survives the...