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What absolutely the temperature is, is not as important as that it remain stable. Got big money? Spend a bit more on a hydrometer with an internal thermometer as a "standard". Have little money? Utilize two cheapies inside the system.

Substrate, Other Non-Living Decor:

Now lets see, where are we? Youve got the tank and filtration all checked out for leakage, the lighting situated, air and heating tuned in; youre ready for gravel (if youre using it), rock and other non-living decoration installation!

You want my advice? Refer to Section 5) C) Cleaning Coral and Decor and prete

Even though Hagen uses a high quality stainless steel, I have found they can still rust a tiny amount after years of use. I have yet to have one fail due to rusting, I have never suspected any livestock losses due to metals poisoning, and the rusting that I have noticed has taken three or more years to develop, but it is still a point to consider when evaluating and purchasing.

Marineland Penguins

Penguin powerheads are middle-of-the-road performers in my book. They operate ok, but they seem to "chatter" more than other brands ("Chatter" is the annoying noise caused by impeller vibration) and sometimes fail to function when first turn

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Water Changes:

We still like to vacuum our gravel beds once a week. This is done after-hours with an "exploded-end" commercial vacuum fitted to a good 3/4 inch hose to waste. Refilling of tanks is accomplished through an auto-fill fitted into the freshwater sumps and new saltwater mix made up in the marine sumps.

Water is returned to the separate aquaria via centrifugal pumping and plastic pipe and valves. Additionally we use air driven under-gravel filtration and aerators in many of our aquaria for b

Any concerns about its limitations are easily remedied with back up generators, pumps and alarms that are well worth the investment for dream aquaria.

For resourceful aquarists, there are excellent pond and DIY designs for large aquatic filtration systems that can be constructed with inexpensive materi

The use of aquarium supplements allows us to make sure the tropical fish, invertebrates, plants and macro algae in our aquariums are receiving proper nutrition.

Freshwater fish obtain most of their nutrients from the food they eat. Freshwater fish do not drink water, whereas saltwater fish do. Using vitamin and mineral supplements on food fed to temperate and tropical freshwater fish in captivity will ensure they are getting the right nutrition. Using vitamins directly in the water of marine aquaria will

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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 contain metal part.