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Author: Howard Parker

Howard Parker is a fishkeeping expert with over 20 years of experience. He is the founder and author of the Aquifarm located in Houston, TX 48. He has an academic degree in Agriculture Science. In addition to his professional pursuits, He is also an avid hobbyist of aqua pets, plants, and fish. Howard is dedicated to providing comprehensive information and resources for both novices and experienced fishkeepers, with a focus on professionalism and accuracy.
Mystery Snail

The Best Way To Treat Mystery Snail Calcium Deficiency

ByHoward Parker Hours September 24, 2023

From being toothless and lacking any bones in the body it’s amazing how the mystery snails need calcium to survive!…

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Aquatic Plant Care

Java Fern Melting- 8 Causes and Solutions

ByHoward Parker Hours September 21, 2023

Whenever I started to grow Java fern plants in my aquarium for the first time, they completely melted. I was…

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Aquatic Plant Care

Java Fern Not Growing- How to Protect From Dying?

ByHoward Parker Hours September 21, 2023

What to do if you find that your Java fern is not growing? Many gardeners or hobbyists having Java ferns…

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Aquatic Plant Care

Java Fern Propagation-The Easiest Way to Multiply

ByHoward Parker Hours September 21, 2023

Like most other houseplants, Java fern may also go through vegetative propagation. But that does not completely match with the…

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Mystery Snail

Mystery Snail Growth Chart- Assess Your Snail’s Health

ByHoward Parker Hours September 15, 2023

Mystery snails are one of the most common habitants in hobbyists’ aquariums. As a fast-growing and calm-natured species, people love…

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Aquatic Plant Care

Java Fern Growing Roots on Leaves- Learn How to Fix It.

ByHoward Parker Hours September 13, 2023

If you have a java fern plant in your garden, most probably, you have already experienced java fern growing roots…

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How To Save The Mystery Snail Eggs That Fell in Water
Mystery Snail

How To Save The Mystery Snail Eggs That Fell in Water

ByHoward Parker Hours September 14, 2023

Mystery snails have a habit of laying their eggs above the waterline, mostly on hard surfaces like the roof of…

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How to Increase Canister Filter Flow Rate- 6 Ways
Aquarium Maintenance

How to Increase Canister Filter Flow Rate- 6 Ways

ByHoward Parker Hours August 28, 2023

How to increase the canister filter flow rate was a common question to me whenever I started to use canister…

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How to Clean Coral From The Beach for Reef Preservation
Coral Care

How to Clean Coral From The Beach for Reef Preservation

ByHoward Parker Hours August 25, 2023

Corals are the hidden treasures that oceans are carrying with them for eras. Being an aquarist you might have been…

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How to Protect Shrimp From Filter Intake- Save from Stuck
Fishkeeping

How to Protect Shrimp From Filter Intake- Save from Stuck

ByHoward Parker Hours August 20, 2023

Hobbyists who have shrimps in their aquariums often face the problem that their shrimps get stuck in the filter. This…

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How to Stop Mystery Snails from Breeding- 5 Effective Ways
Mystery Snail

How to Stop Mystery Snails from Breeding- 5 Effective Ways

ByHoward Parker Hours August 25, 2023

Mystery snails are one of the favorite choices of aquarium enthusiasts for their aesthetic values. However, these creatures have a…

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Canister Filter Making Rattling Noise- How to Fix
Aquarium Maintenance

Canister Filter Making Rattling Noise- How to Fix

ByHoward Parker Hours August 15, 2023

A canister filter making rattling noise is the most troublesome thing that hobbyists face in their aquarium journey. Wherever it…

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5 Reasons For Mystery Snail Antenna Getting Curled
Mystery Snail

5 Reasons For Mystery Snail Antenna Getting Curled

ByHoward Parker Hours August 7, 2023

Mystery snails are indeed a mystery to a lot of us because it’s not very easy to understand them by…

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How to Remove Activated Carbon From Filter – Step by Step
Water Quality

How to Remove Activated Carbon From Filter – Step by Step

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

You know, removing activated carbon from a filter is easy, but are you doing it properly? Activated carbon keeps the…

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Molly Fish Growth Chart: An A-Z Manual To Grow Them Faster
Fishkeeping

Molly Fish Growth Chart: An A-Z Manual To Grow Them Faster

ByHoward Parker Hours August 1, 2023

Nowadays molly fish are very popular among aquarium enthusiasts for their vibrant colors and playful nature. Moreover, they are very…

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Cichlid Fry Growth Chart- Learn How to Fasten Fry Growth
Fishkeeping

Cichlid Fry Growth Chart- Learn How to Fasten Fry Growth

ByHoward Parker Hours July 31, 2023

As cichlids are one of the most popular aquarium fishes, many hobbyists are interested in cichlid fry growth charts. The…

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Mystery Snails Mating or Fighting:  Identifying Behavior
Mystery Snail

Mystery Snails Mating or Fighting:  Identifying Behavior

ByHoward Parker Hours July 29, 2023

Most people ignore the mystery snails’ behavior of climbing, understanding that they are mating. But do you know it can…

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How to Raise Phosphate in Reef Tank? [5 Ways]
Water Quality

How to Raise Phosphate in Reef Tank? [5 Ways]

ByHoward Parker Hours July 27, 2023

Do you believe your reef tank might benefit from an increase in its phosphate levels? Everywhere I look, experts recommend…

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How To Reduce Nitrite In Aquarium-5 Ways
Water Quality

How To Reduce Nitrite In Aquarium-5 Ways

ByHoward Parker Hours July 26, 2023

In order to keep the tank environment healthy we aquarists always need to be one step ahead. And handling the…

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Mystery Snails vs Apple Snails- Learn to Choose One for Your Aquarium
Aquatic Pet

Mystery Snails vs Apple Snails- Learn to Choose One for Your Aquarium

ByHoward Parker Hours July 21, 2023

Hey, are you confused between the mystery snails and the apple snails? At first, when I started to maintain the…

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Psammocora Coral Care: Tips for Thriving Colors & Growth
Coral Care

Psammocora Coral Care: Tips for Thriving Colors & Growth

ByHoward Parker Hours July 17, 2023

Psammocora corals are a bit rare yet mostly loved by aquarists. These vivid stony corals from monotypic families have another…

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Why Do Clown Fish Rub on Anemones-  4 Reasons
Anemone

Why Do Clown Fish Rub on Anemones- 4 Reasons

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

If you got clownfish on your own, you must’ve noticed that they tend to keep closer to sea anemones. The…

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Best Plants for Mystery Snails: Ideal Food and Shelter Choices
Mystery Snail

Best Plants for Mystery Snails: Ideal Food and Shelter Choices

ByHoward Parker Hours July 13, 2023

I always suggest my friends provide the best trees for mystery snails if they have any in their aquariums. Following…

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How to Treat Mystery Snail Shell Rot? [With Extra Care!]
Mystery Snail

How to Treat Mystery Snail Shell Rot? [With Extra Care!]

ByHoward Parker Hours July 13, 2023

It’s been a few days and your mystery snail doesn’t look normal. You can see streaks of crack-like patterns on…

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How to Lower pH in Shrimp Tank -7 Most Effective Ways
Water Quality

How to Lower pH in Shrimp Tank -7 Most Effective Ways

ByHoward Parker Hours September 15, 2023

We already know that shrimps are very sensitive to high pH. For someone who loves shrimp keeping, I was frequently…

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Mystery Snail Hanging Out of Shell- Causes and Solution
Mystery Snail

Mystery Snail Hanging Out of Shell- Causes and Solution

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

Sometimes my friends and neighbors come to me saying their mystery snails are hanging out of their shells. However, when…

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7 Best Ways To Lower The dKH Level In The Tank
Water Quality

7 Best Ways To Lower The dKH Level In The Tank

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

The alkalinity level or dKH level is one of the basic duties of an aquarist. No matter if your tank…

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White Fungus On Driftwood in Aquarium- Causes & Treatment
Aquarium Maintenance

White Fungus On Driftwood in Aquarium- Causes & Treatment

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

White fungus or aquarium fuzz is a common issue in both saltwater and freshwater tanks.  Though these fungi are not…

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API Water Conditioner vs Prime vs Stress Coat-Which is Better?
Water Quality

API Water Conditioner vs Prime vs Stress Coat-Which is Better?

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

As far as I experienced, API Water Conditioner, Prime, and Stress Coat are all popular products used in the aquarium…

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10 Gallon vs 20 Gallon Fish Tank: Which One Is The Best For You?
Fishkeeping

10 Gallon vs 20 Gallon Fish Tank: Which One Is The Best For You?

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

Fish keeping can be an amazing experience once you figure out what is the correct tank size for you. The…

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Fishkeeping

Fish That Can Live in a Small Bowl-7 Vibrant Additions

ByHoward Parker Hours July 11, 2023

Fish is the beauty of the marine system and can not always adjust to a small swimming place like a…

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How Much Water Conditioner Per Gallon- Expert Tips
Aquarium Maintenance

How Much Water Conditioner Per Gallon- Expert Tips

ByHoward Parker Hours September 15, 2023

Last week, one of my friends came to me with a problem related to the estimation of water conditioner per…

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Aquarium Maintenance

How to Remineralize RO Water for Freshwater Aquarium

ByHoward Parker Hours September 17, 2023

If you want to know how to remineralize RO water for freshwater aquariums, that means, you already know the lacking…

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Pregnant Yoyo Loach- Signs, Behavior and Care
Fishkeeping

Pregnant Yoyo Loach- Signs, Behavior and Care

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

If you want me to prepare a list of different types of aquarium fish, I will put yoyo loach at…

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5 Gallon vs 10 Gallon Fish Tank: Which One Is The Best? 
Fishkeeping

5 Gallon vs 10 Gallon Fish Tank: Which One Is The Best? 

ByHoward Parker Hours September 15, 2023

Keeping an aquarium is sure to be a very fun and rewarding experience. But most of the time we become…

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Difference Between Male and Female Snails- Exploring Snail Gender
Mystery Snail

Difference Between Male and Female Snails- Exploring Snail Gender

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

Yesterday one of my friends was discussing snails with me. In his opinion, the most confusing thing about snails is…

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Mystery Snail Poop: Identification, Care, and Cleaning Tips
Mystery Snail

Mystery Snail Poop: Identification, Care, and Cleaning Tips

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

Yesterday, one of my friends came to me and said, “Mystery snail has white poop.” At first, I couldn’t catch…

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How to Tell if Mystery Snails Eggs Are Fertile
Mystery Snail

How to Tell if Mystery Snails Eggs Are Fertile

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

The most common question that I faced related to mystery snails is how to tell if mystery snails’ eggs are…

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How to Keep Floating Plants Away From Filter [5 Ways]
Aquarium Maintenance

How to Keep Floating Plants Away From Filter [5 Ways]

ByHoward Parker Hours August 5, 2023

Floating aquatic plants are the cherry on top of your aquarium journey. Many people prefer keeping the tank vividly beautiful…

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