Brown Diatom Algae Control
March 30, 2010 – 5:48 am | No Comment

What are Brown distom algae? Why do they grow in our aquarium and how to get rid of them. In this post you will find valuable information about this algae and how to control them.

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Review TDS-EZ Water Quality Tester
January 29, 2010 – 7:46 am | No Comment
Review TDS-EZ Water Quality Tester

TDS-EZ Water Quality Tester is as simple as 1-2-3. Calibration is easy: Simply press and the on/off button, place the probe in a calibration solution (included) and adjust using a mini screwdriver (not include). Accuracy is good enough +/- 3%.

Aquarium Water Changes
January 20, 2010 – 3:02 pm | No Comment
Aquarium Water Changes

I just realized I never wrote about that very important aspects of successful fish keeping: water changes. This might be obvious for many of us but it is certainly not for everyone. Yesterday, I received two calls from people looking for an answer to their problems: The first tank wasn’t cycled after 6 months (ho yeah!) and the 2nd had a serious (I mean… SERIOUS!!!) nitrate problem. Two problems that could have been avoided with regular water changes.

Amazing DIY Denitrator with Right Now Bacteria
January 20, 2010 – 8:45 am | 3 Comments
Amazing DIY Denitrator with Right Now Bacteria

Learn how use Right Now Bacteria to build a Denitrator that removes Nitrate and Phosphate for your fresh or saltwater aquarium. Plus, cycle your tank in 24h!

Aquarium Plants Deficiency
January 19, 2010 – 1:53 pm | No Comment
Aquarium Plants Deficiency

Analyzing plant growth is a good and easy way to determine if a get enough nutrient. When it comes to analyzing nutrient deficiencies, the first step is to look for symptoms. The following is a quick overview of the most common symptoms of deficiencies and is by no means an exhaustive reference of all possible deficiencies.

Heckel Discus – Symphysodon Discus
January 18, 2010 – 1:44 pm | No Comment
Heckel Discus – Symphysodon Discus

First described in 1840 by Dr. Johann Jacob Heckel, the Heckel Discus are native to the Brazil where they can be found in places where the water is quiet and heavily planted, among roots and submerged trees. They are considered to be one of the most beautiful of all naturally occurring discus and also the most difficult Discus to keep in captivity.