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Aquarium Gravel

November 29, 2009

The size of the gravel is a vital piece of the puzzle for your tank. Having the wrong size of gravel can make owning a fish tank a hassle. This can be easily avoided with a few simple steps. The size of the grave usually depends on your tank and fish.

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I Love Aquariums And Take Care Of Them

November 29, 2009

To any aquarium hobbyist, the exciting and creative time to be had building your own little underwater fantasyland often can feel let down by what follows: watching a week’s pall of dirt and dullness settling over everything that you prized for its clear color and healthful liveliness. The joy of building and owning a beautiful aquarium asks of only a small sacrifice: the will to work some regular time for cleaning into your schedule, as you would to walk your air breathing pets. Aquarium maintenance as it happens, deals with more than merely a good scrubbing for everything in sight that is slimy; you need to know any little about water chemistry and the biological requirements for healthy fish life as well.

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What Lighting to Put in Your Aquarium

November 17, 2009

Lighting can enhance the beauty of any aquarium like no other. Having the right lighting will not only make your aquarium more attractive but also provide many practical functions for the ecosystem in your tank. Fish need lighting to see and plants need it for photosynthesis.

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Why Aquarium Water Testing is Important

November 8, 2009

Water testing is one of the most important practices for keeping your aquarium safe for your fish. If you are just setting up an aquarium, wait for several days before adding the fish. You should then monitor the water quality carefully as the nitrogen cycle begins by testing the water daily. You can help the cycle along with a product like EcoBio-Block. The first stage of the cycle will include an ammonia spike. The second stage will show a nitrite spike as the ammonia is converted to nitrite. All of these can be determined with water quality tests.

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Practicing Responsible Fish Keeping

October 29, 2009

Responsible fish keeping begins with how you set up your aquarium tank. Choose the aquarium that will comfortably house all the fish that you want. You may have heard some people say that fish will only grow to the size of their tank. This is basically a myth. Before long, you will need to buy a larger aquarium, if you don’t want your fish getting sick or dying on you due to lack of space and oxygen.

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