Saltwater Aquarium Horseshoe

A good water conditioner will neutralize chlorine, chloramine and heavy metals in the tap water without adding phosphates or nitrates to the aquarium. Many water conditioners also add electrolytes and polymeric compounds to the aquarium which help to prevent stress in fish as a result of water changes. Good water conditioners do not affect water chemistry and may be safely used in all aquaria. When

My favorite was the use of an emersion coil looped within an old chest-type soda vending machine. Be very careful of contamination if you choose to "build your own".

Modern units come in two formats, either with a chilled coil you immerse in your system, or an external exchanger with a transfer fluid that the systems water is re-circulated through.

Whats that Latin saying? "Cave aquaristum", let the aquarist beware; there is a very wide range of quality, functionality and life-span amongst available units. By all means, compare warranties/guarantees, but do not purc

saltwater aquarium horseshoe

Super-sized aquariums are no longer reserved for the experts either. Reliable and turnkey plumbing and filtration kits are available for the mechanically disinclined, and a plethora of DIY data and support abounds on the Internet for the handy aquarist. Commercially propagated and even locally grown animals have made stocking big aquaria easier and less expensive, particularly among live coral traders. Indeed, this primer not only addresse

At first, the fry cannot swim, but they squirm "en masse" on the rock, living off the egg sac, for about 4 days. The parents constantly attend to their young at this time. Feeding these fry is easier than other breeds, because of the baby Oscars relatively large size. A good and simple plan is to crush regular processed flake food in your fingers, and just drop it in. Turn off filtration d

Actually, though, the lemon tetra is quite colorful on close inspection. Body coloring is a delicate pale yellow, flanks are silver, and the leading edge of the anal fin is shiny-bright-yellow and sharply divided from the other rays, which are black. In the male, the rest of the anal fin is broad and fringed in black, a characteristic that is missing in the

Mini-Aquariums
College classes are beginning, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on pets just because you live in a dorm or small apartment. Mini-aquariums can be....

Be gentle, it's my first time
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 lightin.

Angel fish

angel fish

Angel Fish Pterophyllum altum (back) & scalare (front)

After keeping and breeding Angel fish for a couple of years I decided to replace them for a gro.

Tunze DOC Skimmer 9015/9020
Have anyone tried/had experience with this skimmer ? any good?.