4 Ways To Cycle A Freshwater Aquarium
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4 Ways To Cycle A Freshwater Aquarium
March 8, 2010 – 9:27 am | No Comment

Today, lets have a look at a 4 very effective way to cycle an aquarium. All the method bellow have proven to be very effective at cycling an aquarium. The one you chose has no importance, just make sure to pick one and to do it the right way.

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Moss ball – Cladophora aegagropila
February 3, 2010 – 11:30 am | No Comment
Moss ball – Cladophora aegagropila

Here is an excellent and attractive addition to any freshwater tank. The Marimo ball, also known as Moss ball or Japanese moss ball is actually a filamentous green algae (Chlorophyta) found in a number of lakes in the northern hemisphere: Japan, United Kingdom, Russia, Iceland and Northern Europe.

Fissidens Fontanus from USA
May 6, 2009 – 7:53 am | No Comment
Fissidens Fontanus from USA

Scientific name: Fissiden fontanus
Common names: Phoenix moss
Family: Fissidentaceae
Maximum size: Infinite
Light needed: Medium
Water conditions: 73.4-82.4°F (23 – 28 C), pH 6.0 – 7.5, water soft to hard
Hardiness: easy to moderate

Riccia sp “Dwarf”
May 2, 2009 – 4:21 pm | One Comment
Riccia sp “Dwarf”

Scientific name: Riccia sp “Dwarf”
Common names: Crystalwort or Riccia Dwarf
Family:Ricciaceae
Maximum size: about 0.03 by 0.3 inch.
Light needed: Medium to High
Water contidions: pH 6.2 to 7, temp. 23 to 28, soft to hard water
Hardiness: Easy

Echinodorus tenellus
April 25, 2009 – 5:06 pm | No Comment
Echinodorus tenellus

Scientific name: Echinodorus tenellus
Common names: Echinodorus Tenellus
Family: Alismataceae
Maximum size: Leafs are 2-3 inch long by 0.1 inch board (may be longer in poorly lit tanks )
Light needed: Medium to High
Water contidions: pH 5.5 to …

Riccia Fluitans
April 25, 2009 – 3:03 pm | No Comment
Riccia Fluitans

Scientific name: Riccia Fluitans
Common names: Crystalwort or Riccia
Family:Ricciaceae
Maximum size: about 0.04 by 0.5 inch.
Light needed: Medium to High
Water contidions: pH 5.5 to 7.5, temp. 20 to 30, soft to hard water
Hardiness: Easy