It is important even for the hobby aquaponic gardener to have a good understanding of the basic biological processes which form the bonds between the components of an aquaponics system. Without these processes taking place in due course, the system will not work. But when the system is working, it has the potential to provide … Read more
At its most basic, aquaponics is nothing more than a plant grown in symbiosis (a mutually-beneficial relationship) with fish or other aquatic creatures. If you have weeds or plants in your aquarium, you are practicing aquaponics. An aquaponics system is closed-system permaculture with three components: Fish Plants Bacteria These three components live side-by-side and work … Read more
The African dwarf frog is a tiny little aquatic frog. They are 100% aquatic, so they cannot survive outside of water for more than 15 to 20 minutes. They are a social frog, so you do want to have at least two in your tank. Minimum tank size 5 to 10-gallon tank is usually pretty … Read more
Shrimp can make a great addition to your freshwater aquarium or in a standalone tank of their own. There are a ton of different species of shrimp out there and many of them come in really brilliant gorgeous colors, that can really pop in your aquarium. They tend to do best in heavily planted aquariums. … Read more
In this post, I wanted to describe to you my setup for a Betta fish pond. Instead of keeping them in the usual clear aquarium, I wanted to try and set up an environment that would give them more privacy and be more like their natural habitat. What should be the size of the betta … Read more
All pond types can be designed in an informal, naturalistic way, or in a formal style, based on stark, geometric patterns, such as rectangles.
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
Starfish are the best-known echinoderms, but the group also features feather and brittle stars, as well as sea urchins and sea cucumbers.While they vary in shape, all these creatures have an internal body structure formed from calcium, and tube feet that enable them to move over the seabed. Some echinoderms, including many starfish, are easy … Read more
Today I want to tackle saltwater aquarium myth, how hard is it to actually keep a marine or reef tank. I see posts from people that say – “I could never keep a marine tank” or – “saltwater fish are really hard to keep alive”. Those statements were a hundred percent true when the hobby … Read more
