Zoo-Med Power Sweep

Photo Adam Cesnales

These wavemakers are quite simple. They are a nothing more than a powerhead with a small geared device at the end which oscillates the ejected water back and forth. This rather simple setup though ha

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Actually, keeping track of powerhead cleanings is another good reason to keep a log book, since better performers models can be forgotten about and neglected too easily. It is not until you give them a thorough cleaning that one notices the difference in output. If you get stuck with a poor unit, you are going to be diving into the aquarium routinely to get the pumps working again. Pick wisely the first time around and have peace of mind so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your display instead of cursing at it. More

nutrient) elimination. I eagerly await the commercialization of these units. My respect is not so great for anaerobic denitrators. Denitrification is just what it appears to be; a reverse of the biological processes weve gone over called nitrification, with nitrate being converted back to nitrite, ammonia and finally nitrogen gas. This feat is accomplished by other bacteria species that thrive in the absence o More

A behind the scenes tour of the exhibits is well worth a pint of beer or two for a friendly staff member! Be resourceful and be imaginative. If compatible with the species and habitat you seek to replicate, a healthy portion of live rock will serve incomparably as dcor, food (generating plants, algae and plankton), and as bio-filtration. Aquacultured live rock and wild-harvested product are available and each has th More

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