{"version":"https:\/\/jsonfeed.org\/version\/1.1","title":"Portal — Informational","home_page_url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog","feed_url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/feed.json?category=informational","items":[{"id":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/how-to-safely-clean-a-secondhand-fish-tank-or-aquarium.10","url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/how-to-safely-clean-a-secondhand-fish-tank-or-aquarium.10","title":"How to Safely Clean a Secondhand Fish Tank or Aquarium","content_text":"More than likely when you started your life as an aquarist, you bought a secondhand used fish tank. Assuming that it didn't leak or have any structural issues, are an excellent choice to start with since they're less expensive than a new tank, which allows you to buy a larger one to begin with (and get the equipment with it at a highly discouted rate).","summary":"More than likely when you started your life as an aquarist, you bought a secondhand used fish tank. Assuming that it didn't leak or have any structural issues, are an excellent choice to start with since they're less expensive than a new tank, which allows you to buy a larger one to begin with (and get the equipment with it at a highly discouted rate).","date_published":"2026-11-02T01:58:09+00:00","authors":[{"name":"Aquariu.ms","url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/author\/Aquariu.ms"}],"image":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/data\/covers\/blog-10.jpg?1793593484","tags":["Informational"]},{"id":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/what-do-aquarium-ultraviolet-uv-sterilizers-provided.8","url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/what-do-aquarium-ultraviolet-uv-sterilizers-provided.8","title":"What Do Aquarium Ultraviolet (UV) Sterilizers Provided?","content_text":"Cloudy water, algae blooms that are never-ending, or persistent diseases that are plaguing your aquarium may be able to be solved with the addition of a UV (Ultraviolet - a spectrum of light) Sterilizer. Although this shouldn't be considered the first step of action when it comes to solving one of these issues, it can allow you to identify the other root causes (if there are any that can be fixed) while you can focus more on the aquarium as a whole.","summary":"Cloudy water, algae blooms that are never-ending, or persistent diseases that are plaguing your aquarium may be able to be solved with the addition of a UV (Ultraviolet - a spectrum of light) Sterilizer. Although this shouldn't be considered the first step of action when it comes to solving one of these issues, it can allow you to identify the other root causes (if there are any that can be fixed) while you can focus more on the aquarium as a whole.","date_published":"2026-11-02T01:55:57+00:00","authors":[{"name":"Aquariu.ms","url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/author\/Aquariu.ms"}],"image":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/data\/covers\/blog-8.jpg?1793593538","tags":["Informational"]},{"id":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/how-to-care-for-your-aquarium-during-power-outages.7","url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/how-to-care-for-your-aquarium-during-power-outages.7","title":"How to Care for Your Aquarium During Power Outages","content_text":"A power outage may seem like only a small inconvenience when it comes to the grand scheme of things, however, for your aquarium, it can start as a minor item but lead to a major issue that can be fatal in the end. By having a plan and knowing what critical items are required to be taken care of during an extended power outage, you can make sure that any sensitive species survive without any major damage or issues once the power has been restored.","summary":"A power outage may seem like only a small inconvenience when it comes to the grand scheme of things, however, for your aquarium, it can start as a minor item but lead to a major issue that can be fatal in the end. By having a plan and knowing what critical items are required to be taken care of during an extended power outage, you can make sure that any sensitive species survive without any major damage or issues once the power has been restored.","date_published":"2026-11-02T01:54:59+00:00","authors":[{"name":"Aquariu.ms","url":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/blog\/author\/Aquariu.ms"}],"image":"https:\/\/aquariu.ms\/data\/covers\/blog-7.jpg?1793593548","tags":["Informational"]}]}