Tag Archives: water chemistry

Aquarium Filtration & Filter Options

Learn about the various aquarium filter types available for your fish tank, ranging from power [...]

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Salinity & Specific Gravity

Learn more about salinity and specific gravity for saltwater and reef aquariums. Consistent and stable [...]

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Protein Skimmer for Reef Tanks

The protein skimmer is highly recommended for every saltwater and reef aquarium. A well adjusted [...]

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Is the Water Change Harmful?

Without a doubt, the water change is the most important part of aquarium maintenance. But [...]

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Aquarium Water Parameters

A successful aquarium requires water parameters to be routinely checked and adjustments be made when [...]

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How to Adjust the pH in Your Aquarium

Learn more about aquarium pH, what it means for aquarium fish, and how to make [...]

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Cause & Effect of Aquarium Phosphates

With all the focus on nitrate, ammonia and pH, phosphate and its effect on the [...]

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Activated Carbon and Chemical Aquarium Filtration

Activated carbon is used to remove chemical impurities from the aquarium water. Not surprisingly, this [...]

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Effects of Ammonia on Aquarium Fish

Ammonia is a toxic by-product of the aquarium nitrogen cycle. It's the first nutrient produced [...]

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Nitrites and the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle

Nitrites are a natural part of the aquarium nitrogen cycle. Nitrite is highly toxic for [...]

Kalkwasser in the Marine Aquarium

Even the most inexperienced hobbyist can easily make Kalkwasser. Kalkwasser is extremely beneficial for corals, [...]

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Chemical Aquarium Filtration

Chemical aquarium filtration sounds more complicated then it is. While the processes may be technical [...]