What Are The Common Aquarium Terms You Need To Know – Part 7
Here is the seventh installment of common aquarium terms which covers the alphabet S to Z.
Salinity: A measurement of the mass of all the dissolved salts in a given mass of solution. It is usually expressed as parts per thousand (ppt) and used to determine the salt level in a saltwater aquarium, the normal range of which is 30 to 34 ppt.
Silicone sealant: A transparent, rubbery adhesive used in aquariums to bond glass and plug leaks. It can also be used in reef tanks for the attachment of rock and coral formations.
Syphon: A length of tube that makes use of gravity to move water from one location to another. This term also refers to the organs used by some molluses to inhale and exhale water.
Trace Elements: This refers to elements or compounds which are naturally present in the water in very small quantities. These elements, such as chromium, cadmium, selenium, silver and cobalt, are important in physiological processes.
Tickle Filter: A filtration system where water is dripped over a filter medium which is exposed to the air. The air helps to enhance the nitrification process. The filter medium usually consists of small plastic balls or strips of plastic.
Water Quality: A term that encompasses the entire range of physical, chemical and biological environmental factors in an aquarium. It is subjective in that what would be considered good water quality for one species of fish may be poor water quality for another.
Please keep in mind that this list here is by no mean extensive. I will add them periodically whenever there are more queries. For now, I’ve divided this list into 7 parts in alphabet order.
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