Fish
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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... -
Kuhli Loaches – A Great Addition to any Aquarium
July 3, 2017 0 comment(s)Kuhli Loaches are by far one of the most comical and unique fish in the aquarium hobby. Despite their relatively large size, reaching 10cm in length, these loaches are completely... -
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...
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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Rule of Thirds: Underwater Design
July 17, 2017 0 comment(s)The ‘rule of thirds’ is a crucial principle used, at least to some degree, in almost every aesthetically-pleasing aqua-scape. The ‘rule of thirds’ allows the aquarist to design an aquarium... -
Dirted Tank: Scott’s Pure Organic Potting Mix
June 19, 2017 0 comment(s)While there is substantial information on the internet about so-called ‘Dirted Tanks’, much of it revolves around the soil sold as, Miracle Grow Organic Potting Mix. This is largely due... -
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...
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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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... -
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...