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I had extremely high nitrates in a new 25 gallon freshwater tank I was cycling, but I was able to dramatically reduce the nitrates in only 11 days by adding 10 stalks of 12 inch Lucky Bamboo to the system….
As a new aquarist, it’s easy to waste money by purchasing inferior products that will only end up collecting dust in your closet. The following is a list of six aquarium products that are notoriously ineffective and are to be…
There are many genera and species of duckweed, the species we will be referring to is Common Duckweed (Lemna Minor). Here are some facts about Common Duckweed: Duckweed grows extremely quickly, and can cover the surface of an aquarium in…
The idea of an automatic fish feeder is a prime example of technology making the world more convenient. However, most of the models currently on the market are more trouble than convenience. This article is to help you sort through the…
A change of a few degrees in water temperature can be seriously harmful to a fish’s health, so a thermometer is an aquarium necessity. Below is a list of types of aquarium thermometers to help you choose the right one…
As we in the US suffer through the hot summer months, we sometimes forget that our aquariums are feeling the heat as well. This is especially true with nano (under 35 gallon) aquariums as small bodies of water are influenced…
Koi are opportunistic scavengers and will eat nearly anything, even frogs. Their flexible eating habits, and big appetites also explain the nearly 500 results which appear when you search for Koi Food on Amazon. Feeding Tips It’s common to only…
With the myriad of power and canister filters on the market, It takes something truly innovative to stand out. Fortunately for API, their new Nexx filter system does just that. The API Nexx filter is an extremely novel new take…
Aquaponics is a combination of two hobbies, fish-keeping and hydroponics. In aquaponics, the fish produce nutrients for the plants and the plants clean the water for the fish. This “living together of unlike organisms” is what biologists call symbiosis. An…
Not everyone chooses to use an aquarium hood, but having an aquarium hood definitely has advantages: Reduces the amount of water leaving your aquarium due to evaporation. Blocks contaminants and other pets from entering your water. Protects your investments by…