Phosphates in the Aquarium
All living organism contain phosphorus. Phosphorus is an important element of live as a component for cell membranes, as an energy source, and for other bio-chemical processes ...more>>>
Algaecides and Your Aquarium
Algae have and probably always will be the most talked about subject of the aquarium hobby. It is without any doubt the main reason many hobbyist give-up fishkeeping ...more>>>
Aquarium Substrate
Aquarium substrate has various functions and should be chosen according to the type of tank, i.e. freshwater, planted, fish-only, reef, etc. ...more>>>
Oxygen in the Aquarium
Oxygen is an aquarium subject that is not often discussed or taken under consideration. Obviously, fish need oxygen to breathe, plants need oxygen at night and the beneficial bacteria need oxygen to break down ...more>>>
Aquarium Lighting
The correct lighting of your aquarium depends on the individual set-up and the light requirements of the inhabitants. Lighting influences the growth of your ...more>>>
Water Parameters
pH, Nitrogen Compounds, Phosphate, Silicate, Chlorine/Chloramine. GH primarily measures calcium and magnesium ions. It is important for breeders (some species require very soft water, which is hard to maintain, requiring constant monitoring ...more>>>
 Live Fish Foods
In nature, fish scavenge for food all day. Flake food is the common choice for aquariums as it is easy to use and it contains all the nutrients our fish need. Nevertheless, flake food is not the most natural choice ...more>>>
UV Sterilization
Ultraviolet (UV) sterilization is a process to eliminate biological contamination, namely parasite fungus and bacteria. Two types are commercially available, both in tube size ...more>>>
Reverse Osmosis (RO)
In order to understand the method of osmosis; imagine a container with a semi-permeable divider. One half contains tap water and the other half distilled water ...more>>>
Fishless Cycling
When setting up an aquarium, buy some cheap hardy fish and get the cycle started. These fish have been given names like "Starter Fish". "Suicide Fish", "Disposables" and so on. The purpose of these fish is to ...more>>>
Live Rock
Most live rock comes from areas close to natural reef habitats. It basically consists of dead and washed away coral, overgrown with a multitude of organisms ...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>>>
Energy Consumption and the Aquarium
Next to food and maintenance products, the biggest cost of maintaining an aquarium is the energy consumption required to run the equipment. Filters, lights, powerheads ...more>>> |
