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Simple and Effective Solutions for Aquarium Algae
Excerpt : Eradication of encrusting algae could be done simply by periodically scraping the sides of the aquarium or scrubbing the rocks. For those with plastic plants and a completely white gravel bed, the
Eradication of encrusting algae could be done simply by periodically scraping the sides of the aquarium or scrubbing the rocks.
For those with plastic plants and a completely white gravel bed, the situation could be more tasking as it would be necessary to bleach the rocks to remove all traces of algae.
However, if you do this, do make sure that you rinse the gravel
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How to Build the Perfect Aquarium
Choosing a New Home for Your Tropical Fish, Saltwater Fish,
Coral and Invertebrate
All it takes is one glance and the carefree motion of...read more
Jewel Aquariums
You can walk into your local pet store and buy a plain tank and
a hood, then purchase all the lighting and accessories and then
the fish to go with...read more
thoroughly afterwards. Bleach is highly toxic, and even small amounts can have a drastic effect on the aquarium fish.
Since the primary cause of green algae is too much light. The fist step in the treatment schedule should be light reduction then partial water changes and an adequate stocking with natural aquarium plants. A final treatment with an algae remedy should ensure that the
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Aquarium Aeration Basics
As we all know rivers and lakes are the natural habits for fish and other marine life. Rivers and lakes have large surface area which makes maximum...read more
Aquarium Glass
Aquariums are built from specially enforced glass to make sure
that when the water is added to the tank and all the equipment
and the fish are in,...read more
problem is eradicated and is at least kept at bay for some time.
One of the factors mentioned above is the use of natural aquatic plants as a means of algae control. This is really more effective than many people think.
For a start, luxuriant plant growth will filter out some of the light keeping algae in check. In addition plants absorb a large variety of chemicals from the
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Aquarium Plant
Aquariums plants are not crucial when it comes to setting up a
new aquarium but they do help adding attractive features to it.
A tank full of fish...read more
Tropical Fish : Tank Basics
Tropical Fish : Tank Basics
Aquarium fish are like pets and you have to know what you're doing and this article will cover one of the basics :...read more
water, thereby starving algae of some of their essential nutrients e.g. nitrates (not nitrites).
Surprising as though it may seem, an adequate plant stocking level is approximately 50 small plants per square root of available space.
The treatment I mentioned is the use of an algaecide. I must stress the word "use:" it is very different to "abuse"!
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Reef Aquarium
When choosing the route that you want to follow when it comes to
aquariums a reef set up is probably one of the more complex set
ups that you can...read more
difference, I know that some people will still persist in pouring the chemical remedy into their aquarium and expect the problem to disappear overnight, even though they have done absolutely nothing to alter the conditions in the tank that brought about the problem in the first place.
The conditions I stated above have to be adhering to for any lasting effect to occur! Now that we know
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Aquarium plants for beginners
It is not hard to understand why plants are present in so many
aquariums. Lush and healthy plants are stunning to look at and
will create a much...read more
Home Aquarium
Home aquariums are becoming more and more popular, it is a hobby
that many people are flocking too and fish shops are on the
rise. Fish are...read more
how to curb the menace of the green algae, in another article I shall discuss it's ugly "sister" brown algae (the brown encrusting algae whose case is the reverse of green algae).
A Bigger Aquarium... Or The Ocean?
A few weeks ago, I asked my goldfish what his ultimate dream was. Boy, was I in for a surprise! His eyes glowing with enthusiasm, he answered that...
Tropical Aquarium
Tropical Aquariums are for keeping tropical fish, but you can
have two different types of fish, saltwater or freshwater.
Saltwater fish obviously...
Aquarium Tank
Your aquarium tank is something that you should choose wisely.
It is not something to be bought on a whim. The tank has to be
suitable for what you...read more
How To Keep Your Aquarium Clean
No one likes living in a dirty, stuffy house. Thank goodness a
little dirt is not hazardous to our health. The same cannot be
said for our aquatic...read more
Setting Up A New Aquarium
Location of your aquarium So, you bought your very first fish tank. And you probably already decided where to place it. But keep in mind that a...read more
What Aquarium Should You Go For?
So what aquarium is best for you. If you've been to the aquatics
or have even seen some aquarium fish in your local pet shop then
you may be...read more
Your First Cichlid Aquarium
Your First Cichlid Aquarium By William Berg of Sweden, for http://www.aquaticcommunity.com So you're thinking about trying cichlids. A good...read more
Raising Vinegar Eels For the Aquarium
It is a well known fact that feeding live food to your fishes will help them to grow better, show better coloration, and improve vigor. Fish love a...read more
Detroit - For the eight years Susan Doolittle lived in Detroit she never visited the Belle Isle Aquarium before it closed. When she heard the historic building would be opened on Saturday she brought her daughter Madeline, 10, for a visit.
The New England Aquarium plans a $15 million facelift, including renovation of its Giant Ocean Tank and surrounding exhibit spaces plus opening a new ground-floor center focused on conservation and research efforts. Scheduled for completion in July 2013, it marks the final phase of a five-year, $42.5 million expansion and renovation program for the Boston aquarium, which opened on the city’s ...
WINDSOR, Ont. -- With Toronto getting an aquarium beside the CN Tower, Windsor shouldn’t try to build its own $50-million to $100-million aquarium, says a report going to city council Monday night.
The New England Aquarium, one of the region's most popular attractions, is planning a $15 million renovation of its core exhibits as the final phase of a five-year upgrade.
At 9:45 a.m. Saturday, with a just a few minutes left before Shiver on the River opened to the public, Vance Patrick looked outside the Belle Isle Aquarium and saw 54 faces peering back at him.
BOSTON -- The New England Aquarium, one of the region's most popular attractions, is planning a $15 million renovation of its core exhibits as the final phase of a five-year upgrade.
SANDY, Utah, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Living Planet Aquarium board of trustees selected Beecher Walker Architects and Layton Construction for the development, design and construction of the new ...
