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Beginner’s Guides On Buying An Aquarium Tank

If you are a beginner fish hobbyist and you’re unsure that your new-found passion would take root, it’s best to start with a smaller-sized tank. If everything goes well, you could upgrade to a larger tank later on. However, upgrading will not be just a matter of buying a bigger tank. ...

What Are The Factors That Cause New Tank Syndrome?

Q. A month ago, I bought a 3” x 4” x 2” fiberglass tank, complete with a filter system that comprises three compartments. I am keeping a dozen small koi in this tank. I added some floating plants to the tank, but removed them subsequently because their roots dropped off ...

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 ...

Are Test Kits Necessary?

Budding fish hobbyists are often bombarded by the variety of test kits available in the aquarium stores. Many would question their necessity and functions. It is possible to have a healthy tank without using a single test kit. However, test kits are useful when you suspect something is not quite right ...

Which Type Of Aquarium Filter Is Best For Luohan?

Q. I have just bought a two-feet-long aquarium and two luohans. The filter I am using is a power head pump and it doesn’t seem to be able to get rid of all the waste products. Can you recommend a pump that will work more effectively? The standard filter can only ...

What Are The Common Aquarium Terms You Need To Know - Part 6

Here is the sixth installment of common aquarium terms which covers the alphabet F to L. Mechanical Filtration: The trapping of particulate material from aquarium water by straining the water through a pad, sponge or other media, and the subsequent removal and cleaning of the media. Nitrate (NO3-): A form of nitrogen ...

The Various Types Of Aquarium Filter And Their Functions

The primary function of any aquarium filter is to filter out the bad stuff in the tank. Every aquarium needs a filter to keep the water clean, as well as maintain the nitrogen cycle of the water. Filters work by sucking up dirt in the tank, including excess food, decaying plant, ...

What Are The Common Aquarium Terms You Need To Know - Part 5

Here is the fifth installment of common aquarium terms which covers the alphabet F to L. Family: A term used in the classification of organisms. A family is made up of related Genera. Hardness: A measure of the amount of calcium and magnesium in water, which is expressed as calcium carbonate. Hydrometer: A ...

What Are The Common Aquarium Terms You Need To Know - Part 4

Here is the fourth installment of common aquarium terms which covers the alphabet D. Daphnia: Also known as “water fleas,” these are common crustaceans found in freshwater lakes, ponds and slow-moving streams. They are cultivated or collected in the wild as fish food. Detritus: Waste material that accumulates in the aquarium. It ...

What Are The Common Aquarium Terms You Need To Know - Part 3

Here is the third installment of common aquarium terms which covers the alphabet C. Calcification: A process by which corals and coralline algae extract calcium from seawater and deposit it in the form of calcium carbonate. Calcium: A mineral that is the major building block of corals and other calcareous organisms. In ...