Aquarium Light Low Plant

Were not going to do that. Below are the three most common, surest and safest groups of ways to get you "there".

About Time, The Magic and Essential Ingredient:

Before we go any further a statement needs be made re "patience being a virtue" and time going by to grow the microbes you need. "It takes time" all these and all other methods. No matter what

They provide valuable circulation, surface agitation, and oxygenation in any aquatic exhibit. Without them our aquaria would be lifeless stagnant pools of water.

Here is a brief roundup of the commonly available powerheads found in the aquarium hobby.

Aquarium Systems Maxi-Jets

The Maxi-Jet powerhead on the left is being used to power a small protein skimmer. The attachment on the inlet allows air to be drawn in through the impeller, producing very fine bubbles.

I have found these pumps to be some of the quietest and mos

approach can work satisfactory for the toughest of reef organisms. As far as creating and maintaining optimized water quality, air and power-head driven systems are low-scorers. Such "nitrate-factories" are better adapted for use as low oxygen denitrators by increasing substrate depth and removing their airlift tubes. They attain their highest and best use when employed in a totally separate sump or refugium where periodic cleaning and other disruption does not disrupt a

After your fish is in the fishbowl, feed it right away. However, be sure to not feed it too much. Usually, just a pinch of fish food will be sufficient for your goldfish. Fish bowls will usually need to be cleaned about once every week or so.

Some useful tips on Goldfish Care.

Usually, only two goldfish should be in the same fishbowl, aquarium or fish tank. Any more, and it will jeopardize the health of your goldfish. If your

The same holds true with more nitrate. The more you have, the less viable/healthy your aquarium water is.

Take care to not place too much livestock too quickly (variable with type of system, filtration...), nor too much in the long haul, nor over-feed the system... as all can and will cause trouble with overloading your biological filtration (among other things).

Too Late! Ammonia, Nitrite Too HIGH!!!

Should you ever find your system ammonia or nitrite concentrations approaching 1.0 ppm due to overloading, mis-feeding,

DIY Aquarium Cave
This tidbit I recieved in the mail today was too good not to share. Mark Shoemaker and Esther Baum wrote these great 10 step do it yourself instructions for creating an....

lighting help
Alright im gonna make my own canopy and wanna retro some lights in it. Im not sure on what lights to use but i dont want buy anything later down the road. So heres what i was thinking 2 175 watt 10k metal maybe 2 96 watt vhos and 2 acntic vhos then some moon lights. My tank is a 90 gal 4.

Breeding Clownfish

Breeding Clownfish
By William Berg

Thanks to Disney's Motion Picture 'Finding Nemo', almost everybody is familiar with clownfish.
Clownfish, or Anemonefishes, from the family Pomacentridae, are o.