Beef heart is a food used by many successful discus breeders. It is an easy and inexpensive way to feed all types of discus several times a week. It is an excellent source of sodium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc and a great way to administer extra vitamins or even medication that can be … Read more
Setting up a marine or reef tank is very much like setting up a freshwater tank. We’re going to repeat some of the steps so that you know the exact order to set up your tank. In this way, you won’t need to go back to the first section during the setup. First, you want … Read more
Why people use freshwater refugium with their tanks? To preserve and provide a robust food chain of invertebrates, the freshwater refugium is highly recommended. For a 5-gallon aquarium with 6 average tetras, for example, the invertebrate population within the aquarium would not likely produce enough food to keep the fish well fed. A few worms … Read more
In this post, I want to talk about controlling hair algae. Because let’s face it, it’s one of the most common issues that we have as Aquarius. The presence of algae can be unsightly and gross, although it’s not usually harmful, it is something we want to get rid of. Algae can become a serious … Read more
Co2 is a key component of photosynthesis. During the day, plants use energy from the sun along with water and Co2, to create or synthesize sugars that they can use for energy and growth. So without adequate Co2, no matter how much light or nutrients you’re providing your plants, they may not be able to … Read more
A few years ago, activated carbon in a tank was a staple in the hobby, almost everyone used it, but now, not so much. Well, I shouldn’t say that, because there’s still a ton of people out there that use it including me in certain situations, but let’s talk about what it is, what it … Read more
Thermostatic aquarium heaters keep water temperature constant by switching the heating element on and off repeatedly. For this reason, they have a relatively short life-span, and should be replaced every two years or so. Although good-quality heaters are reliable, it is wise to put a separate thermometer in the tank to pick up any irregularities … Read more
When it comes to lighting up the aquarium, you need to realize that it is not only about the light but about the growth of your plants as well. Choosing from various products available in the market is never an easy option. The features, the price, the pros, the cons, and the other factors are … Read more
Aquarium Air Pumps are a very essential part of aquarium setup and ensure the regular circulation air in water. These pumps also help the fishes to stay healthy and happy while making enough vibrations and movements in the water. It becomes very difficult to choose an air pump from a wide range of products available … Read more
To make your aquarium a better and cleaner place to live for your fishes and plants, it is very essential for you to use a filter media. With many products available in the market it gets very difficult to choose and come to a conclusion. The basic idea to solve that is to understand what … Read more
