Articles in Fishkeeping basis
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”.
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.
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 …
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.
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