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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Activated Carbon In Aquarium
January 9, 2010 – 11:34 am | 4 Comments
Activated Carbon In Aquarium

Activated carbon is by far the biggest selling maintenance product in the aquarium industry and is one of the most effective absorbents currently used.
However, using activated carbon in fresh or saltwater aquarium is a controversial subject and opinions ranged from “never use it” to “can’t live without it”.

Biological Filtration Explained
January 8, 2010 – 3:37 pm | One Comment
Biological Filtration Explained

In any ecosystem, if the inhabitants are to survive, poisonous nitrogen compounds must be brought down to tolerable levels. Fortunately, mother nature provides several types of bacteria to break down the waste into less toxic compounds.

How To Quarantine Aquarium Fish And Invertebrates
March 24, 2009 – 8:10 am | 5 Comments
How To Quarantine Aquarium Fish And Invertebrates

A quarantine tank (QT) is a very important accessory for any responsible aquarist. The whole point of quarantine is to prevent problems in the main tank and protect your investment. Why take the chance of …

Best Way to Acclimate Fish And Invertebrate To Your Aquarium
March 24, 2009 – 8:03 am | No Comment
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All aquatic animals are sensitive to rapid changes in their environment. A sudden change can send them into shock and lead to death. We care about them so let’s do things the right way.
Floating bags …