Freshwater Aquarium Troubleshooting

Artificial substrates like plastic, fiberglass and resins are lightweight but inefficient in many ways for a lack of porosity (limiting their ability to become significantly biological in time). Enlisting the minds and resources of a good aquarium society can be quite helpful for perspective from experienced and well-traveled aquarists. Some public aqua

All one needs is strong, turbulent circulation.), I have chosen to not spend a great deal of my own money on them.

Aquarium Systems Natural Wave Timer:

The Natural Wave timer Photo Adam Cesnales

This is the first wavemaker device I ever purchased and I was very pleased with its performance. This unit is very much like a standard surge protector multi-strip. It is a

freshwater aquarium troubleshooting

Some water chemistry parameters you want to keep in mind and maintain your system at:

1) Ammonia (un-ionized ammonia) (NH3), less than 0.01 ppm

2) Ammonium (ionized ammonia) (NH4+), less than 0.25 ppm

(the relative concentration of both types of ammonia can be determined from separate test kits, or a table showing the relationship between pH, temperature, and total ammonia as ammonium)

3) Nitrite ions (NO2-), less than 0.1 ppm as nitrite ion.

4) Nitrate ions (NO3-), less

freshwater aquarium troubleshooting

Finally, some passing reminders about issues of water quality and husbandry. With respect for the investment you will make on a large system in money and livestock be sure to quarantine all new specimens separately in isolation (a proper QT) for a full four weeks without exception. This includes all plants, algae, fishes, invertebrates anything brought home wet! The ramifications of admitting a parasite, pest, or disease i

They are designed to run 24/7. This constant on and off can damage or destroy some powerheads. I would only use Aquarium Systems or Hagen powerheads for this type of usage. Even such, occasionally these powerheads will make a brief chattering noise when first turned on. This can be annoying to some individuals, so be aware. Check out this link for more:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/cav1i4/power_heads/Power_Heads.htm

Hydor Flo Rotating Deflector:

This is another wavemaker that I like, although it functions in a completely different manner than the Aquarium Systems Natural Wave. This device is an add-on feature to a powerhead

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You might also want to look at your equipment before you add salt!!!!!
Salt water will deystroy any equipment with metal parts. Saltwater aquraium equipment does not co.

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Hi, my name is Victor and I'm a fish-a-holic. Have had FW for years and years and years.... Tried SW in college, but I didn't inhale. (or research it) = tank-o-cide. :( Any who, just bought an established 30 gallon from a friend. Compact flourescent (T5's) 1 actinic 1 6000K lighting. Inhabitants:1....