Just as the name suggests, attached-erect algae grows attached to a surface, such as a rock, and will grow more or less straight up from the bottom. Many species of attached-erect algae can grow really tall and be very similar to land plants. When studied more closely, there are however...
Coralline algae is one of the main reasons it is important to soak and clean your pumps regularly in an acidic pump cleaner or vinegar bath. While I would not say CCA is difficult to remove, I would say it is tedious and time consuming....
Gravel and sand residue is perhaps the easiest cause of cloudy water in aquarium to fix. A water change will help remove a portion of the dust that is floating around your tank… However, the best solution is to just wait. If your aquarium water filter cartridge uses a finemechanical media...
from tanks, filters, and lighting equipment to things to know when choosing your fish and saltwater aquarium care. The steps to setting up the aquarium start with putting the aquarium and supplies together, preparing the water, cycling the aquarium and testing the water, and then add your fish...
Find out how to identify and eliminate planaria from your aquarium. Learn effective methods to keep your tank clean and pest-free!
Modern technology has made saltwater aquariums more accessible and straightforward to maintain. Although marine fish tend to be more expensive than freshwater fish and require you to invest more money and time into them, it is most definitely worth it. A saltwater aquarium can sustain more ...
Once the acclimation process is complete, use a net to gently transfer the animal from the bucket to the aquarium. Discard the water from the bucket. Do not dump shipping water into your aquarium. 6. Refill the Aquarium With Saltwater ...
The aquarium should be placed in a spot where you like and can enjoy it. Avoid spots where it gets hit by sunlight from a window. This will cause you to have an algae problem. I also recommend that you avoid spots where the aquarium might get hit or where people are more likely to ...
Algae scrubbers remove algae and waste deposits on the surface of the tank. Both tools when used together reduce the number of times you need to clean the tank in a month. In addition, you may even toss in an algae magnet. –Install an Exchange System ...
The light will do nothing, but promote algae blooms. Directions Fill a container big enough to hold your live rock with saltwater. For larger amounts of live rock, large plastic tubs work well. Be careful not to fill the container too full as the water level will rise when you add the...