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Aquarium Maintenance and Fish Care Information
Good aquarium maintenance practices will lead to a healthy aquatic environment and thriving fish, providing [...]
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Aquarium filtration is the single most important requirement for a [...]
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Saltwater & Reef Aquariums
The preferred water for marine and reef tanks is RO/DI water, as it is in [...]
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One characteristic, next to passion for the hobby, every aquarist should have or obtain, is [...]
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A protein skimmer can be an indispensable piece of equipment for marine and reef aquariums. [...]
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One should think, starting out with a new [...]
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Did you ever look at your aquarium and [...]
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Ultraviolet sterilization (UV) is a process to eliminate [...]
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Fish health starts with the selection of the [...]
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Cyanobacteria appear in both salt- and freshwater setups [...]
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Water Changes – Probably the most dreaded part [...]
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Excellent plant growth lies in the substrate. If [...]
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General Aquarium & Fish Information
Anyone who has ever attempted to catch a fish in the aquarium knows this can be a challenging and frustrating [...]
Nano is greek for dwarf and refers to small, compact aquariums not exceeding 30 gallons. Most common are 10 gallons [...]
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What is cloudy water? In short, it’s a bacterial bloom. However it is not the beneficial bacteria normally referred to [...]
The origins of the Dutch Style aquarium date back to the early 1900’s, and its principles have not changed since. [...]
Green aquarium water is a free-floating algae bloom. It can be frustrating to deal with, especially for the beginner fish [...]
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Use ALGONE in saltwater aquariums! Keep the aquarium balanced, the fish healthy, and the water sparkling clear! Pristine, Balanced & [...]
Green aquarium water is often referred to as “pea soup”. Free floating single celled algae grows at such a rapid [...]
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There are various sources of aquarium nitrate, some can be avoided and some are inevitable. Remember, high nitrate concentrations in [...]
Friendly bacteria include the scavenging, decomposing bacteria digesting uneaten fish food, plant matter, dead algae, and basically everything that consist [...]
Aquarium algae, like any plant, require the following to thrive: Oxygen, light, water and nutrients (primarily nitrate). How to control [...]
Nitrates are generally very low in natural waters, in part by the high rate of dilution due to large quantities [...]
Everything outside the required environmental- or behavioral needs of your fish causes stress. Stress greatly affects the health, reduces the [...]
So, your tank is doing well. No fish losses, no diseases, and crystal clear water. Everything seems fine. Then all [...]
How important is oxygen in the aquarium? This is a subject that is not often discussed or taken under consideration. [...]
The quarantine tank is also known as the hospital tank. Whatever you call it the purpose is the same…to protect [...]
Zooxanthellae are the symbiotic algae that live within the hard or stony corals. The symbiotic relation is based on the [...]
Step one: Keep your cool! Once fish disappear in green water, we often act with a sense of urgency. We [...]
Fish Health Saltwater & Reef Aquariums
Ultraviolet sterilization (UV) is a process to eliminate biological contamination, namely parasite fungus and bacteria. Two types are commercially available, [...]
The following should only be used as a guide for the identification of potential fish diseases. If you have a problem [...]
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Good old Ben Franklin is quoted as saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. That most [...]
Next to food and maintenance products, the biggest cost of maintaining an aquarium is the energy consumption required to run [...]
Ich is a highly contagious parasitic infestation caused by the protozoan Ichthyophthirius Multifillis and its saltwater counterpart Cryptocaryon Irritans. The [...]
Cyanobacteria appear in both salt- and freshwater setups and are known as red slime or blue-green algae. Cyano is a [...]
What happens if I overfeed my aquarium fish? Overfeeding is one of the most common mistakes made by fish keepers. [...]
Carbonization is a complex procedure by which the carbon content of organic material is formed by burning anaerobically. Materials best [...]
Mineral deficiencies can be detected by observing the plants and their symptoms. Magnesium, nitrogen, phosphate, potassium for example are mobile [...]
Newly bought fish or sick fish are best observed and/or treated in a separate hospital tank instead of the main [...]
Aqua culturing (commercial breeding) has made it possible for fish keepers to enjoy the seahorse in the aquarium. Most common [...]
Test kits are available in strips (dip sticks), tablet/powder, and in liquid form. Test kits are generally reliable within a [...]
Nitrites are the second stage in the nitrogen cycle. Nitrifying bacteria are readily available in the tank, and will build [...]
Water…clarity does not mean purity. Understanding the water separates the beginner from the experienced. We cannot see chlorine and chloramine [...]
An aquarium is considered safe for livestock once the nitrogen cycle has completed, and the natural biological filtration has been [...]
The African Dwarf Frog is an aquatic species and cannot survive on land. Two to three inches in length, these [...]
Aquarium substrate has various functions and should be chosen according to the type of tank, i.e. freshwater, planted, fish-only, reef, [...]
Aquarium Maintenance and Fish Care Information Fish Health
Feeding your fish an improper diet is as common a mistake as overfeeding. Providing the correct diet is essential for [...]
Ammonia buildup results from a breakdown of fish metabolism. Since ammonia (NH3) constantly converts to ammonium (NH4+) and vice versa, [...]
The main benefit of Kalkwasser use is that it replenishes calcium in the reef and marine tank. Even the most [...]
Some hobbyists religiously use salt in fresh-water set-ups. The claim is a noticeable health improvement of certain fish. Further benefits [...]
Water Changes – Probably the most dreaded part of successful fish keeping. Often the frustration of improper water parameters leads [...]
The complexity and diversity of each aquarium, makes every tank unique. If we look at nature we realize that it [...]
Signs of Poison Toxicity levels vary depending on the species, the size, and the metabolic rate. The fish’s metabolism is [...]
Soft corals can be found worldwide in tropical environments at depths of 15 – 95 feet (5 – 30 Meters). [...]
Most live rock comes from areas close to natural reef habitats. It basically consists of dead and washed away coral, [...]
If you are thinking about setting up an aquarium for the first time, here are our two cents on what [...]
Next to a suitable substrate, light, CO2 and pH are far more important than any fertilizer. Light is needed for [...]
The first 3 months of starting a new aquarium are crucial. Early, avoidable mistakes result in many aquariums being abandoned. [...]
Before leaving for vacation the following care tips can help assure the aquarium stays healthy during times away from home. [...]
The Classic Approach When setting up an aquarium, buy some cheap, hardy fish and get the cycle started. These fish [...]
Coralline algae are divided into two groups: The articulated (erect), tree like with non-calcified branches attached to the substrate; and [...]
In order to understand the method of osmosis; imagine a container with a semi-permeable divider. One half contains tap water [...]
Worms in the aquarium. Are they common? Who can get them? What can I do about them? And what do [...]
Excellent plant growth lies in the substrate. If you don’t have a suitable and balanced substrate your plants will not [...]
Coral bleaching refers to the acute release or loss of the symbiotic algae zooxanthellae from the coral tissue. (See “zooxanthellae” [...]
What about 1, 2, 5 and 10 Gallon aquariums? Can these be successfully maintained? Of course they can. In this [...]
Early cultures such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans are known to have kept fish other then for the purpose [...]
Most aquarium fish today are commercially bred. Not only does this save time and cost, but it also leaves the [...]
Need help identifying algae in your aquarium? See the quick descriptions below. And remember, no matter what type of algae [...]
Nitrates are the result of the bacterial breakdown of: ammonia to nitrite to nitrate. This is the final stage of [...]
Overfeeding results in the accumulation of waste simply because your fish may not be able to eat all the food [...]
General Aquarium & Fish Information Saltwater & Reef Aquariums
A common misconception is that you have to graduate from freshwater to saltwater. This is of course not true, as [...]
Below is an overview of vital aquarium water parameters. pH, nitrogen compounds, phosphate, silicate, chlorine, along with water hardness should [...]
Moving an aquarium can be a real challenge. Whether you want to move it from one room in your house [...]
The rule of thumb for aquarium stocking rates is commonly considered one inch of fish for every 2 gallons of [...]
Brackish habitats can be found in nature throughout the world where river deltas meet the ocean. These environments are known [...]
All living organism contain phosphorus. Phosphorus is an important element of life as a component for cell membranes, as an [...]
Good aquarium maintenance practices will lead to a healthy [...]
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