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Aquarium Plants In The Home Aquarium
Adding live plants to an aquarium does more than just improve aesthetics - plants provide shelter, food for vegetarian fish, and prevent green water. Plants also soak up carbon dioxide, waste products, contribute oxygen to the water, and promote the growth of algae, tiny worms, rotifers, and protozoa, providing live... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 16/02/2008 | Pets
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Saltwater Aquarium Types
So you've finally decided to "take the plunge" and start your own saltwater aquarium, but how do you decide what type of fish tank to create? There are three ways to set up a saltwater aquarium: fish only, fish only with live rock, and reef tank. Fish Only A fish only saltwater... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 16/02/2008 | Pets
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Setting Up A Saltwater Aquarium - A General Overview
Setting up a saltwater aquarium takes some time, but it's well worth the effort. As long as you prepare for each step of the process, you shouldn't run into any significant problems along the way. The first step is to purchase an aquarium and the equipment you'll need to set everything... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 16/02/2008 | Pets
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The Importance Of Aquarium Lighting
To keep your plants and fish healthy, proper lighting is critical - without the right amount and type of lighting, the life in your aquarium won't have a chance to thrive. A home aquarium doesn't receive adequate light, relative to what fish are exposed to in nature. Fish need about... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 16/02/2008 | Pets
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UV Sterilizers For Aquarium Maintenance
A UV sterilizer uses an ultraviolet bulb to destroy harmful organisms, such as parasites, viruses, algae, and bacteria. An effective sterilizer, this device works wonders on aquarium water. It works so well that companies often use it to purify water on a larger scale, and to control algae growth in... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 16/02/2008 | Pets
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Time For A Vacation - But Who Will Feed The Fish?
Holidays are the best part of the year, even with all the packing and other errands you have to scramble to get done before your flight takes off. But don't forget about the fish! It's important to make sure your fishy friends are properly cared for while you're away having... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 16/02/2008 | Pets
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Water Test Kits For Aquariums
Water testing is an integral part of owning a saltwater aquarium, so it pays to know how to do it properly. Water test kits for aquariums allow the aquarist to run chemical tests on the water for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, salinity, pH, carbonate water hardness, alkalinity, chlorine, chloramine, copper, phosphate,... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 16/02/2008 | Pets
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Items Needed For A Successful Reef
Reef keeping can be a delightful hobby, especially if you have the right balance of coral and fish to create a truly beautiful aquarium. You can go and buy a small tank to start off, but that is not always the best move. You might as well go and get... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 06/12/2007 | Pets
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How To Control Algae In Your Aquarium
Like crabgrass on a lawn, algae can be bothersome. Fortunately, there are ways to control the growth of algae in your aquarium. It is impossible to eliminate algae altogether, and you should not be frustrated by the persistent nature of algae to accumulate. What you can do is control the condition... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 06/12/2007 | Pets
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Lighting Your Coral
When adding coral to your aquarium, it is crucial to remember that they require more light than most other life-forms you might want to add specifically because they feed on fatty and amino acids created through photosynthesis by an algae living in symbiosis with them called the Zooxanthellae. Without light,... Read
By: Devin Gilliland | 06/12/2007 | Pets