Aquatics by Ash
The Blog
Tips, guides, and advice for aquarium owners in Melbourne and beyond.
20 August 2026
Why Is My Fish Not Eating? 10 Common Reasons & What You Should Do
A fish that's stopped eating doesn't always mean it's sick. Here are the 10 most common reasons and how to work out what's actually going on.
Read more →3 August 2026
Why Are My Fish Gasping at the Surface? 10 Common Causes (& How to Fix It)
Fish gasping at the top of the tank usually means low oxygen or poor water quality. Here are the 10 most common causes and what to do first.
Read more →20 July 2026
Aquarium Water Parameters Explained – The Numbers Every Fish Keeper Should Understand
pH, GH, KH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate — what each one means and why stable water beats "perfect" water every time.
Read more →9 July 2026
Why Is My Aquarium Growing Algae?
One of the most common questions I get asked is why is my aquarium growing algae. Here's what's really causing it and how to fix it for good.
Read more →2 July 2026
How Much Does a Fish Tank Setup Cost in Melbourne?
Planning a fish tank setup? Here's what actually drives the cost — tank size, filtration, and professional installation in Melbourne.
Read more →22 June 2026
How Do I Get My New Aquarium Ready for Fish?
Clear water doesn't mean a tank is ready for fish. Here's how to properly cycle a new aquarium before adding your first fish.
Read more →14 June 2026
How Often Should You Clean a Fish Tank?
There's no one-size-fits-all cleaning schedule. Here's how to read what your fish tank is actually telling you about when to clean.
Read more →3 June 2026
Fish Aquarium Basics: What Every New Owner Needs to Know
New to fish keeping? Here's what every new aquarium owner needs to get right before adding a single fish. Tips from Aquatics by Ash.
Read more →22 May 2026
Why Are My Fish Dying? Understanding Ammonia Spikes in Aquariums
Sudden fish deaths are often ammonia spikes. Clear water doesn't mean healthy water — here's what's going wrong and how to fix it.
Read more →15 May 2026
Cloudy Aquarium Water – What's Actually Causing It?
Cloudy aquarium water is common in new setups. Here's what's really causing it — and why over-cleaning usually makes it worse.
Read more →7 May 2026
Choosing the Right Aquarium Filter – What Actually Works
Filtration makes or breaks a tank. Here's what actually matters when choosing an aquarium filter, from a Melbourne aquarium specialist.
Read more →18 April 2026
Choosing the Right Substrate and Decor for Your Aquarium
Picking substrate and decor isn't just about looks — the wrong choice makes maintenance harder and stresses fish. Here's how to choose right.
Read more →27 March 2026
Beginner Aquarium Setup Guide – Step by Step
Setting up a fish tank for the first time? Filtration, water chemistry & adding fish safely — advice from Aquatics by Ash, Greater Melbourne.
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