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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Guide to Cryptocoryne’s
June 11, 2018 0 comment(s)Crypt Melt ‘Crypt melt’ is a phenomenon wherein the leaves of a crypt develop holes and then the plant appears to dissolve. It appears to be caused by changes in... -
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...
Marine
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Anemone Shrimp
June 4, 2018 0 comment(s)In a similar way to Clown Fish, Anemone shrimp utilise sea anemones as a place of refuge. Biology Tropical anemone shrimp include members of the genera: Alpheus, Lysmata, Periclimenes and... -
Dwarf Angelfish
May 28, 2018 0 comment(s)Dwarf Angelfish have colours to rival any marine fish, which combined with their small size and individual behaviours make Dwarf Angelfish some of the most popular fish on the marine... -
Copperband Butterfly – A Delicate Beauty
May 21, 2018 0 comment(s)The Copperband Butterfly (Chelmon rostratus) goes by several common names, including; the Beaked Butterflyfish, Beaked Coralfish and Orange Stripe Butterfly. Although surprisingly affordable, when considering the exquisite beauty this fish...
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...