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Water Chemistry March 29, 2026 · 7 min read

Algae in Your Aquarium: Types, Causes, and How to Actually Fix It

Some algae is normal. Too much is a sign something is off. Here\

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Water Chemistry March 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Ammonia in Your Aquarium: Why It\
Ammonia is the number one killer of aquarium fish. Here\
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Equipment March 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Aquarium Filtration Explained: Mechanical, Biological, Chemical
Three types of filtration, dozens of filter options. Here\
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Equipment March 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Aquarium Lighting: How Much Do You Actually Need?
Wrong lighting causes more problems than almost any other equipment choice. Too much grows algae. Too little kills plants. Here\
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Freshwater March 29, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Choose Your First Aquarium (And Not Regret It)
Tank size, glass vs acrylic, all-in-one vs separate equipment — here\
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Plants March 29, 2026 · 6 min read
CO2 in Planted Tanks: Do You Actually Need It?
Pressurized CO2 transforms plant growth but adds cost and complexity. Here\
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Saltwater March 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Setting Up Your First Saltwater Tank: What Nobody Tells You
Saltwater tanks aren\
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Freshwater March 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Freshwater Fish Compatibility: How to Stock a Community Tank
Not all fish get along. Before you buy anything, here\
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Disease March 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Ich: What It Is, Why It Spreads, and How to Get Rid of It
White spot disease is the most common aquarium illness and one of the most misunderstood. Here\
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Saltwater March 29, 2026 · 7 min read
Reef Tank Water Chemistry: The Parameters That Actually Matter
Salinity, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium — reef keeping involves more chemistry than freshwater. Here\
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Update March 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Welcome to Tanqly — Every Tank Has a Story
We built Tanqly because we kept forgetting when we last did a water change. Here\
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Guide March 26, 2026 · 7 min read
The Nitrogen Cycle Explained for New Fishkeepers
Before you add a single fish, you need to understand the most important biological process in any aquarium. Here\
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Plants March 24, 2026 · 5 min read
5 Easy Plants for Your First Planted Tank
Not all aquarium plants are created equal. These five species are nearly indestructible, look great, and will make your fish happier.
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