The following Reverse Osmosis RO guide will cover everything needed to purchase, set up, troubleshoot, and implement RO in your aquascaping setup or saltwater reef aquarium. Why do you need an RO filter? Most natural tropical waters have a water hardness of GH 4-5. US water hardness differs from county to county in each state, […]
Guava tree (Psidium guajava) provide many benefits for aquaria, including their well-documented antibacterial properties and their great value as a supplemental food source for ornamental shrimp
New Version 2 Controller Instructions and Updates Slim Wave Pump Update Install the Slim Wave Maker 6-8″ below the water level and position to the desired direction of flow. The direction of the water outlet can be adjusted manually on the pump. (The Slim 1600 cannot be adjusted.) The Controller Panel The Blue Pump Controller […]
As a beginner aquarium hobbyist, a question you likely will have is, “what is aquascaping“? Aquascaping tanks or “nature” aquariums are a beautiful aquarium style. Founded by Takashi Amano in Japan, its popularity comes from bringing a piece of nature into homes. Aquascaped aquariums are pieces of living art in the home. They are similar […]
Understanding TDS and how it can help you in aquascaping and your freshwater aquarium.
An overview of water parameters for fish in your rimless aquarium. TDS: Total Dissolved Solids What makes up the TDS value matters infinitely more important than the value itself. 100pm of Calcium in water is relatively harmless, 3ppm of copper will kill most aquatic life. Dosing fertilizers in a planted tank will naturally raise the […]
A description of aquascaping with explanation of techniques and how to information to make your rimless aquarium a masterpiece.
Breeders in Southeast Asia noticed long ago that fish and shrimp that lived in waters next to any Terminalia Catappa tree, or the tropical Indian almond tree from the Leadwood tree family, were found to be healthier and more vibrant than their counterparts in other waters. Almond leaves have been used in the aquarium industry for […]
