Biological Filtration
Water...clarity does not mean purity. Understanding the water separates the beginner from the  experienced. We cannot see chlorine and chloramine and it does ...more>>>
The Nitrogen Cycle
One characteristic, next to passion for the hobby, every aquarist should have or obtain, is patience. Patience, next to understanding the basic water parameters, will ...more>>>
The Beneficial Bacteria (Nitrifiers)
The nitrifiers also known as the good or beneficial bacteria, which are present after successfully cycling a new tank, providing biological filtration, without which our tanks would turn into a ...more>>>
Chemical Filtration
The complexity and diversity of each aquarium, makes every tank unique. If we look at nature we realize that it did not intend for us to keep a large number of fish ...more>>>
Mechanical Filtration
Filtration is the single most important requirement for a successful aquarium. In this newsletter we will focus on the 3 basic types of filtration, and of course the filters ...more>>>
Nutrients in the Aquarium
Ammonia in the Tank
Ammonia build-up results from a break-down of fish metabolism. As ammonia (NH3) constantly converts to ammonium (NH4+) and vice versa, ammonia test kits usually ...more>>>
 Nitrites and Your Fish
The second stage in the nitrogen cycle. As nitrifying bacteria are readily available they will build a colony as soon as the nutrient source (ammonia) is available. While ammonia ...more>>>
Nitrates and your Aquarium Fish
Nitrate is the result of the bacterial breakdown of ammonia > nitrite > nitrate which is the final stage of the natural biological metabolic waste conversion also known as ...more>>>
Nutrients and Algae
Algae has several undesirable effects in aquariums which have probably prompted you to go to great lengths (often pain staking) to achieve its successful removal. The most obvious effect of algae is ...more>>>
Cloudy Water
If you have just started your aquarium, or recently changed the gravel, and are experiencing a grayish brownish discoloration in the water, don't panic. The gravel was ...more>>>
New Tank Syndrome
One should think, starting out with a new hobby is like learning by trial and error, or better, learning by doing. Unfortunately a certain amount of knowledge is required to start the hobby of fish keeping. The understanding of what is going on inside the tank ...more>>>
Old Tank Syndrome
So, your tank is doing well. No fish losses, no diseases, and crystal clear water. Everything seems fine. Then all of a sudden ...more>>>
Algone in your Aquarium Filter
Algone Safely removes nitrites and nitrates, reduces ammonia, clears cloudy water and inhibits algae growth. 100% chemical free Algone safely and efficiently removes ...more>>> |
