Here is a list of frequently asked questions about Carbon Dioxide diffusers, reactors, and glassware used in planted aquascaped aquariums.
Author Archives: Ralph Cabage
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Sep
Sep
Are you new to planted aquarium keeping? Read this article if you’re experiencing issues with keeping a good balance in your planted aquarium or your algae are thriving, but your plants aren’t. As experts in the industry for years now, we understand that it can be pretty frustrating when your planted aquarium experience doesn’t go […]
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Jul
Jul
What is a good level of kH in a planted aquarium ? CARBONATE HARDNESS Carbonate hardness, is a measure of water hardness caused by the presence of carbonate (CO3) and bicarbonate (HCO3) anions.It is a measure of the water’s buffering capacity; the higher the KH, the higher the pH in absence of other chemicals in […]
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Jun
Jun
Betta fish (Betta splendens) are among the most popular and beautiful pet fish to have ever swum in the aquariums of the world. However, finding your betta fish tank mates may be a bigger problem than you may originally have thought! The reputation that the betta fish carries precedes it to even people who are not […]
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Mar
Mar
Considering buying a betta fish? In this betta fish care guide, we’ll cover everything you’ll need to know about your betta, how to set up a betta tank, what to feed your betta, and more. Ready? Let’s get started! The rapid pace of our lives today isolates us from the tranquil beauty of the natural […]
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Feb
Feb
GH in this tank above was about 10-12, with KH values of around 8-11 due to the limestone used in the tank. I would classify such water parameters as moderately hard; even then 95%+ of available commercially traded aquatic plants would grow well in such conditions. Despite its fancy name, GH (or general hardness in […]
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Feb
Feb
1. Testing for the change in pH as CO2 is injected How do we know how much CO2 to inject into the planted tank? As gaseous CO2 is dissolved in water, a small portion of it turns into carbonic acid, lowering the acidity of the water (which will cause the pH level to drop). CO2 levels […]
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Feb
Feb
Treatment with Hydrogen Peroxide For Algae in Aquariums Many aquascapers have resorted to using hydrogen peroxide to treat problem algae when all else fails. Here we provide dose rates, procedures, and precautions for treatment. This treatment is controversial when reviewing sources on the internet. What we can tell you is we have used it both […]
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Feb
Feb
How to grow “HC Cuba” Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC) ‘Cuba’ is one of the smallest ground creepers available in the hobby. It is popular as a carpet as its small size makes for a very fine carpet and contrasts well with even other small leaved plants. HC Cuba is notorious for being one of the harder […]
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Feb
Feb
The term ‘carpets’ are usually applied to shorter plants that spread across the soil surface using runners. The shorter, finer carpets usually require CO2 to grow well. Because they are small and grow at the substrate level, they tend to be furthest away from the light source and most of them spread faster and grow […]