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Behaviour: These are bottom dwellers and tend to hover above the sand to hunt for food. They are active swimmers, and for that, they need a lot of space in a tank. Unlike the other Cichlid species, the Peacock Cichlid can live peacefully with other fishes....
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A typical pH for a freshwater aquarium is 6.5 to 8.0 depending on the tap water used. The pH of a marine aquarium is typically 7.9 to 8.5. Measuring pH[edit]pH is easy and cheap to measure with a test kit. There are lots of different brand water test kits to be found in aquarium ...
Live plants act as natural filters in your aquarium, absorbing harmful substances like ammonia, nitrates, and carbon dioxide. They help maintain stable water parameters by reducing these toxins, which is vital for the health of your Betta and its tank mates. This natural filtration also reduces ...
Mussels are sensitive to water quality and should only be added to a well established tank. They need at least an inch (preferably 2-4") of sand or small gravel substrate in which to burrow. When placing new mussels in the aquarium, place them on their side an allow them to burrow on...
Dirt and waste really show up in light-colored sand. Anyone who has ever seen a sand-bottomed tank that has not been vacuumed in a while can attest to this. Sand is also susceptible to compacting. This makes it a poor choice for a planted aquarium as the roots can have a difficult ...
So only dose new water when added to the aquarium. DO NOT KEEP ADDING it every day.> I test the water daily, just before performing a water change and have never had a positive reading for ammonia: if it is a chemical burn I'm wondering if I was adding to much Prime. <Possibly. ...
Freshwater shrimp make a good addition to most aquariums due to their ability as scavengers. Many freshwater shrimp species are very good at finding even the smallest food particle hiding in the sand and can thereby help you keep the aquarium clean and the water quality high. All freshwater shr...