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Aquarium Problems! Catfish & Plecos. The NEW Aquarium 600Ltrs. Algae Control in Freshwater Aquariums! Plants cannot grow without phosphate.

Algae Control in Freshwater Aquariums!

However, in order to keep a planted aquarium relatively algae free, free phosphate in the water column must be minimized. The following recommendations will help achieve this goal: (a) A slight excess of light, CO2, K, N, micronutrients, and trace elements should be maintained to allow the plants to utilize all of the available phosphate. The authors recommend the following: 20-60 lumens/L illumination (about 2-4W fluorescent light per gallon), 12h/day 10-15ppm CO2 3-5ppm NO3 0.1ppm Fe 6.5-7.0 pH Since inexpensive tests are not available for trace elements, micronutrients, or K, these items are dosed as some percentage of the measurable nutrients. As a general approach to optimizing plant growth and reducing algae, the following procedure is suggested: Once the relative amounts of trace elements, K2SO4, and KNO3 have been determined, it becomes a simple matter (if desired) to concoct a liquid fertilizer that can be poured into the tank each day.

Algae control in a freshwater aquarium. "Anyone at home?

Algae control in a freshwater aquarium

": Green water is caused by algae blooms. It's easily treated. (Photo by: Nttrbox) All tanks have some algae – it’s part of the natural ecosystem, and an important component of many fish’s diets. Even if you wanted to get rid of all algae in your aquarium, you couldn’t. TetraTec External Filter. Brand: Tetra Product Code: 11175 A TetraTec external filter for the aquarium, supplied by 123 Aquatics are robust and easy-to-use ensuring that the aquarium maintenance schedule in as easy as possible.

TetraTec External Filter

They are good value aquarium filters and offer superior filtration over traditional internal filters or undergravel, helping to make maintaining your aquarium easier, and improving the environment for your fish and ensures you do not have a cloudy aquarium. The Tetra tec EX external filter has been designed with ease of aquarium maintenance in mind. They not only offer excellent filtration, but are simple to dismantle and reassemble during cleaning.

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Hockey. Aquarium Plants In My Tanks! CS5. Catfish I Own. Fish I'd Like To Own! The 75 most colourful fish. Home » Features » Tropical fish Copyright © Alamy We take a look at the freshwater fish that, through thick and thin, grace our aquariums with non-stop colour.

The 75 most colourful fish

If there is one thing that almost everyone loves in fishkeeping, it’s colourful fish. It’s fish colour that attracted many of us to the hobby in the first place, but not all fish are colourful their whole lives, and some fish are not naturally as colourful as their domestic, line-bred relatives. Line bred fishThese are fish whose natural counterparts carry a gene that gives them colour or pattern. Line breeding is not new and can be used to accentuate any number of features in animals, birds, fish and plants, like in farming for example, where a dairy cow is line bred to produce more milk. As well as colour, fish can be bred to have long fins, 'balloon' bodies – or albinos can be mated together to increase the occurrence of albino fish in future spawnings.

Pick of the bunch Tanganyikan fishNeolamprologus leleupiTropheus sp. 12 great community tank tetras. Home » Features » Tropical fish Copyright © Practical Fishkeeping We select an ideal mix of South American tetras that could easily grace your community tank.

12 great community tank tetras

Think of a tropical community aquarium and you will more than likely visualise one with tetras. As old as the hobby itself, these jewels of South America and West Africa are perfect for aquarium life as they are easy to keep and undemanding. What’s more, you can keep groups and mix them with other fish to really show them off at their best. We’ve put together a selection of tetras from South America — most readily available and few more unusual ones. Angelfish Types - Microcosm Aquarium Explorer.

From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer Freshwater Angelfish Types, Strains & Varieties A Quick Visual Guide: The common Angelfish, Pterophyllum scalare, has an amazing array of phenotypes — distinctive colors and body shapes that are variations on the genetic theme of the basic wild "silver" angelfish.

Angelfish Types - Microcosm Aquarium Explorer

These varieties are the result of breeders and importers spotting unusual mutants or "sports" and working to fix the characteristics of a strain that will remain true in subsequent generations. Freshwater Fish Compatibility Chart. Article About Compatible Aquarium Fish With Forum. What's this page about Most likely you came here searching for compatible aquarium fish, you're in the right place!

Article About Compatible Aquarium Fish With Forum

Firstly you should go through the article below. You should also visit the following page (opens in new tab/window): Fish - search function which allows you to find good species for your fish tank! This search result returns all fish that are peaceful and accept pH of 7. You should be more selective though and find fish depending on size, hardness, origin other characteristics! There are many factors to consider when deciding which livestock you are going to add to your tank. Tank size does play a major part; you certainly would not contemplate adding a large 6 inch or over fish to a relatively small tank, providing it with no swimming room. Quick guide to Tanganyikan cichlids. Home » Features » Tropical fish Copyright © Neil Hepworth With all today’s buzz about marines we are at risk of overlooking some stunning marine-like fish that don’t come with all the hassle involved with saltwater.

Quick guide to Tanganyikan cichlids

Jeremy Gay explains. The mighty Congo river empties into Lake Tanganyika and this mass of water is almost one mile deep with, it is thought, another three miles of sediment underneath. Like a sea it has crabs, jellyfish, sponges, and clouds of zooplankton — yet it is totally freshwater and home to nearly 200 species of cichlid that have adapted to a unique life within its boundaries.

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