The main advantage of having a sump plumbed into an aquarium isthe increase of water volume in the system, making it more stable and less prone to fluctuations of pH and salinity, and also mitigating the effects of nutrient buildup or the unintentional introduction of foreign substances. How d...
When it comes to choosing a sump, your going to be faced with a wide variety of options and brands. You can evenmake your own sumpusing an old aquarium! As long as you follow these guidelines, you should walk away with a perfectly usable sump that will provide a great platform for you...
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...
In today's episode, we are going to show you how we turned a 30 gallon rimless aquarium into a custom sump with a built-in ATO reservoir for a 50 gallon display tank. This was a fun and fairly easy DIY project we are confident you can do at home after watching this tutorial. -...
Hi I have a 75 gal saltwater aquarium and 25 gal sump now I have a green hair algae all over on my rock I try to clean but it still come back I do water change weekly 15 % I use RODI water I test the water and my PO4 is 0.03 and my NO3 is about 50 to 80 so I went to...
Step 2: Setting Up Your Aquarium And Equipment The fastest and most efficient method would be to purchase a pre-assembled aquarium or have professionals install the aquarium. However, if you decide to make your experience complete by building an aquarium yourself, you will need the following: (...
Find out how to identify and eliminate planaria from your aquarium. Learn effective methods to keep your tank clean and pest-free!
Place a powerhead to push water from the sump, out the PVC piping up into the sterilizers, chillers or aquarium, depending on what equipment you are using. Use silicone sealant and a few pieces of PVC in gradually increasing size until the water is moving steadily upwards. Format PVC pipin...
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.
When you embark on setting up the perfect reef aquarium, you will want to incorporate coral. You might, however, not realize there are different types of coral with their own characteristics and needs. The two main categories of coral are hard and soft c