Fish
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Boraras brigittae – Hidden Treasure
June 26, 2017 0 comment(s)Boraras brigittae is a brilliantly coloured fish, with a bright red body and a black/dark green mid lateral stripe and a blotch at the base of the caudal fin. These... -
Chocolate Gouramis – A Rare Beauty
June 5, 2017 0 comment(s)Quick Stats: Max. Length: 5cm Min. Aquarium Size: 60 x 30cm (base dimensions) Temperature: 23 – 30 °C pH: Wild specimens will require a pH within the range of 4.0... -
Mycobacteriosis – the Stealth Disease (by Diana Walstad)
April 17, 2017 0 comment(s)This is a fascinating and eye-opening article, which explores a topic unfamiliar to many in the aquarium hobby but which effects most hobbyists. Diana Walstad has also written a book...
Plants
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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
June 12, 2017 0 comment(s)Overview Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a commonly available aquarium plant which has been in the hobby for many years. This plant is native to Brazil, where it is found growing along... -
Allelopathy in the Aquarium
May 29, 2017 0 comment(s)Allelopathy is a biological phenomenon by which an organism produces chemicals and/or toxins that influence the germination, growth, survival, and reproduction of other organisms (generally in plants). Allelopathy in the... -
Duckweed: A Functional Menace
May 22, 2017 0 comment(s)Duckweed (Lemnoideae) is by far the most controversial plant in the aquarium hobby. It is considered by many to be a pest and has been referred to as the ‘herpes’...
Aquariums
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Nitrogen Uptake by Aquarium Plants
May 1, 2017 0 comment(s)Aquarium plants play a vital role in maintaining the health and stability of aquatic environments. The uptake of nitrogenous compounds by aquarium plants is the reason why heavily planted tanks... -
Non-CO2 Methods
April 22, 2017 0 comment(s)Most of the information on the web concerning planted tanks and aqua-scaping is focused on CO2 enrichment methods. However, the addition of CO2 is not the only way to achieve... -
Fish Food: DO’s and DON’T’s
April 3, 2017 0 comment(s)Providing your fish with adequate nutrition is vital to maintaining your fish’s health and vitality. There are many different types and brands of fish food on the market. Types of...
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 0 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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Seachem Prime
May 8, 2017 0 comment(s)Seachem Prime is a well-known and respected product in the aquarium industry. Until recently I had been using Aqua One Ammonia and Chlorine Neutraliser as a water conditioner. However, when... -
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium: A Practical Manual and Scientific Treatise for the Home Aquarist
April 10, 2017 0 comment(s)This is a great book for anyone seeking to gain an in depth understanding of the planted aquarium and the processes behind what make this type of aquarium work. The... -
Aqua One Filter Air 136 Breeder Sponge Filter
March 27, 2017 0 comment(s)This is a great filter for anyone seeking to breed fish and can be used with even the tiniest of fry. The design promotes the growth of microscopic organisms on...