Find out how to identify and eliminate planaria from your aquarium. Learn effective methods to keep your tank clean and pest-free!
If your aquarium is set-up and being maintained to support stony coral growth, you can grow CCA. The only other thing you need to do is SEED the tank with live coralline algae to get it started. CCA reproduce by spores, one of the most efficient ways possible. The spores ...
You cannot eliminate nitrates – you can only control them. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s take a closer look at the different ways you can remove nitrates from your aquarium. 1. Water change! A partial water change should already be a part your maintenance routine. ...
Placement And Temperament In The Aquarium Torch coral placement varies in the aquarium. Some hobbyists prefer keeping them in lower lighting with the lower flow for the greatest tentacle extension. Other hobbyists like to keep their torches in moderate lighting with a higher flow to deter algae....
Indoor systems eliminate potential problems such as escaped fish and predation. With indoor it is easier to maintain optimal water quality, because you’re not subject to outdoor elements. It is also easier to control the temperature. Some fish like the water quite warm. Tilapia, for example,...
things that make your tanks dirty is algae. Theygrow rapidly and can easily overtake your tank. Algae bloom often results in your tank glass becoming obstructed and looking very unsightly. One way to keep the growth in check and keep the aquarium clean is to introduce algae eaters to the ...
However if you changed the filter at the same time, you might trigger a dangerous ammonia spike because there aren’t enough beneficial bacteria left to eliminate the toxins. When you are ready to clean the filter, should you clean or simply replace the filter media entirely? Some experts ...
Goldfish can grow to be quite big, with some reaching 12 inches in length. Because of their potential size, be careful to provide your goldfish with adequate space. An aquarium for one goldfish should be around 25-30 gallons. Most fish require plants in their aquariums. Goldfish are no diff...
use gentle dish detergent to cut through the dirt. Rinse thoroughly to remove any bleach or detergent. After cleaning, dry the inside bottom and sides with an old towel to eliminate the possibility of afilmy slimecreated by algae, mold or mildew growth. Then leave the pool in the sun forfo...