Beginners often confuse carbonate hardness (KH) with general hardness (GH). While both have the word hardness in their name, they measure different parameters of your water.Carbonate hardness (KH): The measure of carbonates and bicarbonates dissolved in water....
How do you remove nitrates from your aquarium? Just tested your nitrate levels and discovered it’s through the roof? Don’t panic! I am now going to cover all the ways you can lower the nitrate levels in your aquarium. But before we jump into this section, I want to make one thing...
If you want to use our backyard pond as a model, see the dimensions in the above slideshow and our general site plan below. Our initial backyard pond site plan revised to show the second bog filter, added in the of spring 2016. (click the image to view a larger version) 2. Dig your...
Aquarium fish are most vulnerable to health problems when their water quality is low, but they can also develop illnesses when kept in unfavorable water parameters or with unsuitable tank mates. Disease outbreaks can occur when you add a new fish to your aquarium, so it’s best to confine ne...
Watch out: a general search for "water test kit" or "water hardness test kit" will list kits and tests that may not match your application. Don't order an aquarium test kit or a swimming pool test kit if your need is to test building drinking water or potable water supply. The test...
Hardness: African cichlids naturally live in hard water, so aim for a general hardness (GH) of 10 to 15° dH. Carbonate hardness (KH): Providing adequate carbonate hardness is important for maintaining the proper pH levels in your aquarium. The KH should be between 5 and 20° dKH. ...
Monitor your tank’s pH, Chlorine, General Hardness, Carbonate Hardness, Nitrate, Nitrite, and Temperature for a safe habitat with this test kit: Most Complete Aquarium Test Kit SJ WAVE 7 in 1 Aquarium Test Kit for Freshwater Aquarium | Fast & Accurate Water Quality Testing Strips for Aquariu...
Ian Sterling, founder of Fishlab.com, began his aquarium journey over 30 years ago, driven by a deep fascination for fish and their diverse personalities. His website, Fishlab.com, is dedicated to making fishkeeping accessible and enjoyable, offering beginner-friendly guidance, expert insights, an...