1. As waste breaks down, it gives off ammonia. 2. A bacteria called nitrosomonas breaks down the ammonia into nitrites. 3. A second bacteria, called nitrobacter then feeds on the nitrites and produces nitrates. So without nitrites, nitrates in your aquarium wouldn’t exist. I know there is...
In this article, we’ll take a look at all the different ways you can either lower or eliminate the ammonia in your tank. When ammonia levels are too high, your fish may display one or several symptoms, such as a reddening of its gills, or swimming erratically and close to the surface...
Find out how to identify and eliminate planaria from your aquarium. Learn effective methods to keep your tank clean and pest-free!
11. Maintenance.Once your tank is set up, you’ll need to maintain it. I recommend changing around 25% of the water weekly and rinsing the filter media in tank water monthly to keep it clean and fresh. Clean the substrate with an aquarium gravel vacuum to eliminate fish waste, leftover ...
In addition, some types are parasitic and can pose a threat to fish. Dangerous types of planaria worms are pretty rare in aquariums, but they can still happen. It’s best to err on the side of caution and eliminate any planaria worms in your aquarium to ensure the safety of your fish...
New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
Ozone is added to water to remove contaminants and improve water quality, however, methods must be used to reduce or eliminate the residual ozone. The three main ways to remove ozone from water are decomposition of ultraviolet (UV) light, adding chemicals, and using activated carbon. If you...
to the third step in the lifecycle (listed above), the protomonts fall to the bottom of the aquarium and become tomonts. The idea here is that since you are vacuuming up the bottom of the tank, each and every day, you should (in theory) be able to remove all of the tomonts/cysts...
It’s not possible to predict when your rock will be ready to add to your aquarium. It all depends on how much decomposing organic matter is locked up in the porous rock surface. The best advice is to make frequent water changes and test for ammonia. When the ammonia remains at zero, ...