Caring For Live Aquarium Plants

It is easy to fall into the "black-hole" of purchasing more and more gear with them, without concomitant understanding of how youre (mal)affecting other aspects of the systems well-being.

The bottom line is that wet-dry filters "speed-up" the same biological reactions better than any other mode of filtration, thereby supremely improving and stabilizing water quality; to the extent

caring for live aquarium plants

Aquarium Systems Mini-Jets

These tiny pumps are just as reliable and silent as their larger brethren the Maxi-Jets but they come in a miniature package. They are especially useful for nano-reef aquariums and other small displays. In such small displays, these petite pumps can work efficiently yet inconspicuously to provide circulation and oxygenation.

Hagen Powerheads (201, 301, 402, & 802 models)

Often seen in tiny little bowls in the pet store, this male of this species is fiercely territorial and must be kept in separate bowls or aquariums or they may fight to the death.

With its long flowing fins and vibrant colors, its easy to see why the Betta Splendens or Siamese Fighting F
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Fit one end of the tubing to the pump spout. Place larger rocks to cover the pump and fill the bottom of the container.

4. Arrange the smaller rocks and tiles /slate /driftwood by stacking them so as to create a diverse and irregular path for the water flow. You can reduce the water flow from a geyser to a gurgle by covering the open end of the tube with tumbled glass.

5. Plug in the pump, adjust the water volume and stones as needed to produce the sound that appeals most to your ears.

6. Suction excess water from the container with a turkey baster.

7. Place figurines, plant cuttings, ivy, moss, shells or tiles to hide the tubing and elec

caring for live aquarium plants

Do they work? Yes; the microbes living in and on the rock readily process wastes, aerobically and without the benefit of oxygen. Protein skimming removes most remaining organic matter, and more, especially "color", may be removed with the use of activated carbon.

Jaubert/Monaco-Style Denitrators

More of an adjunct additional to other filtration forms, the "jaw-bare" (after Dr.

Fish Out of Water
Although Boni Comandante Jr.’s technique is intended to ship fish used for food, the idea of putting fish to 'sleep' and then transporting them without water is an interesting one.....

Daphnia For The Aquarium

Daphnia are a great food source for both young and adult aquarium fish, you could catch them with a net in a pond, but their's a risk of bringing in parasites. I just found an article about growi.