Fish
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Breeding Discus – Consistency is Key
February 26, 2018 0 comment(s)A remarkable ‘mythos’ has evolved regarding Discus, with many people believing that Discus are extremely sensitive and hard to keep. (See: Discus? Too Easy!) These same people would probably tell... -
Tip: Treating Internal Parasites the Easy Way
January 8, 2018 0 comment(s)The Problem Keep fish for long enough and you are bound to come across an internal parasite infection in one of your aquariums. Internal parasites infect almost all fish species... -
Tip: Feeding Fish While on Holiday
November 27, 2017 0 comment(s)A Common Problem… A common problem encountered by hobbyists is how to feed their fish while they are away on holidays. There are many solutions to this problem, including; getting...
Plants
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Ludwigia repens
March 5, 2018 0 comment(s)Ludwigia repens is a common and popular aquarium plant the world round. This is one of the easiest aquarium plants to grow and is able to grow in a wide... -
Dosing Nutrients on the Cheap – D.I.Y Nutrients
January 29, 2018 0 comment(s)Anyone who has kept planted aquariums for any length of time knows the enormous expense that bottled nutrients represent. Many a fish keeper has visibly grimaced at the bill they... -
Bacopa caroliniana: An Easy Aquarium Stem Plant
August 28, 2017 0 comment(s)Bacopa caroliniana is a common and popular aquarium plant the world round. This plant remains a staple of the aquarium hobby due to it being undemanding in almost every way....
Marine
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Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)
April 23, 2018 0 comment(s)The Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) is a popular fish in the marine hobby, largely due to its magnificent coloration, unique body shape and unparalleled personality. The Firefish goes by many common... -
Blood Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
April 16, 2018 0 comment(s)Lysmata debelius or the Blood Shrimp, has gained a lot of popularity because of its striking colouration. It is known by several common names, including; Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp, Blood Red... -
Green Star Polyps (GSP) – Beginners Coral – Dedicated Aquariums
April 9, 2018 0 comment(s)Green Star Polyps (GSP) are perhaps the quintessential beginners’ coral because they are extremely hardy, fast growing and don’t need a lot of light to grow. While they are tolerant...
Aquariums
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Water Test Kits – What You Need and What You Do Not
February 19, 2018 0 comment(s)Water test kits are a must for every hobbyist, no matter what size aquarium and no matter what fish you keep. There are test kits on the market for almost... -
Aquarium Holiday Preparation
February 12, 2018 0 comment(s)Going away on holiday presents many unique challenges to the fish-keeper. While the word ‘feeding’ would jump to most people’s minds upon hearing that statement, there are other aspects of... -
Buying Your First Aquarium – The Bigger, the Better
February 5, 2018 0 comment(s)It may sound counter-intuitive but the larger the aquarium, the easier it is to look after. The reason for this is simple; the larger the body of water, the more...
Tank Watch
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Phosphate and Nitrogen in Planted Aquaria
May 15, 2017 0 comment(s)A few weeks ago, I published an article entitled ‘Nitrogen and Potassium Absorption’ in which I explained the situation in the 175 litre aquarium regarding the Cyanobacteria growing within. In... -
Nitrogen and Potassium Absorption
March 12, 2017 0 comment(s)Overview A few weeks ago, I posted an article entitled Cyanobacteria and Nitrogen Deficiency, in which I explained the current situation in the 175 litre aquarium. At the end of... -
Cyanobacteria and Nitrogen Deficiency
February 21, 2017 01 comment(s)Background The 175 litre Chocolate Gourami tank has been plagued by cyanobacteria for at least three months now. I have manually removed the algae on numerous occasions, only to have...
Reviews
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Review: Hydra Internal Power Filter
August 21, 2017 0 comment(s)Background The Hydra Internal Power Filter is a unique filter which claims to be an almost miraculous cure to the problem of aquarium maintenance. Upon reading the information on the... -
Aqua One: Aquis 500 Review
July 24, 2017 0 comment(s)The Aqua One Aquis 500 is a canister filter designed for a 100 litre aquarium. This filter is currently running on my 175 litre aquarium. Before purchasing this filter, I... -
Treating Ich: Tri-Sulfa Medication
July 10, 2017 0 comment(s)Over the past week I have been treating an outbreak of ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis) in the 175 litre aquarium. The ich was introduced to the tank after I purchased a...