Q. How much gravel or sand do I need? To calculate how may pounds (lbs.) of sand or gravel to buy, or for information on what substrate to select, see our"How Much Gravel or Sand Should I Buy?" Aquarium Substrate Calculator.
I keep several 5-gallon jugs of RO water on hand. For each water change, I’ll replace 30-40% of the old aquarium water with new tap water. Then I’ll replace an extra 10% or so with RO water. The combo dilutes nitrates better than just tap water alone. The exact RO to tap...
The decorations inside of the aquarium don’t matter much, unless you plan to get a fish that prefers a certain setup, like plecos that benefit from driftwood in their aquarium as it is part of their diet. Most fish will appreciate live plants in the aquarium, but it is not a necessity...
If you don’t have a gram scale on hand, here is an alternate method: Dilute the whole 1 gram packet in 500 ml of RO/DI water. You then dose 50 ml for every 10 gallons of water your tank holds. So a 60 gallon aquarium would be dosed with 300 ml. ...
aquarium was only 14" tall. Aquariums (for holding water) that are taller than 14" will need to be made with 3/8" thick glass. The reason behind this is because water is very heavy. (A gallon of water weighs approximately 10 pounds.) If you are going to use the aquarium to house ...
Although we have seen successful marine tanks that are smaller, a 20 gallon is smallest size that we can recommend with 60 to 100 gallon tanks being much more desirable. The larger the aquarium, the greater your chance of having a successful experience. ...
10. Set Aquarium Lighting.Fish don’t need lights at all! Too much light is very stressful for fish. However, living plants do need light forphotosynthesis.So, if you’ve planted your tank, you’ll need to give the plants eight to ten hours of light every day to mimic daytime and nig...
Exterior aquarium glass can exhibit calcium build-up. It is easily removed by mixing 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1/2 gallon of distilled water. Spray a bit of the dedicated aquarium cleaner on a cloth and wipe the rim and top of the aquarium as well, removing the deposits as you wipe. ...
For example, say we have a 75-gallon reef tank. The flow rate should be 225 - 375 GPH. This might seem slow, but the reality is you want that dwell time in the sump. This gives your aquarium water more contact time with your filtration equipment. In days past, we used to recommend...