Lamprologus brevis Lamprologus brevis “Katabe” pictured. Common Names: Sunspot. Location names are used to identify the different color variants. Locations collected from: Cape Chaitika and Katete, Zambia and kapampa, Congo, and a dwarf variety of brevis from Karilani Island. Approximate Size: Males about 2 inches with females just under 1.5 inches. Food: Will eat flake […]
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Haplochromis sp. Fire Common name: Fire Side, Ugandan Fire Side, Fire Red, and Ugandan Fire Red. Location and Lake collected from: Ugandan side of Lake Victoria. Approximate size: 4 – 4.5 inches Food: Not picky. Mine eat flake, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, and have even tried to eat smaller fish. I have had a
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Lilaeopsis nova-zelandiae “Micro Sword” Scientific Name: Lilaeopsis nova-zelandiae Common Name: Micro Sword Approximate Size: 3 – 4 inches in height. pH Range: 5 – 9+ Temperature Range: 60 – 84 Lighting: Does well in moderate or bright light How to keep: Needs to be planted in the substrate. How to propagate: Grows well from cuttings
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What is filtration? Filtration For Your Water Tank In the broadest possible sense, filtration is the act of passing water through some sort of filtration media. The aim is two-fold: to keep the aquarium looking clean for the benefit of the hobbyist, and, more importantly, to provide a suitable environment for the aquarium inhabitants. There
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Scientific name(s): Bidyanus bidyanus Max size: 40 cm, common to around 30 cm Temperament: Nippy and aggressive fish Suggested for: Can be housed with robust fishes such as similarly sized grunters, cichlids, large indoor unheated aquaria, large ponds or dams Water quality: pH neutral to alkaline, slightly to quite hard water Temperature: 2 to 35°C
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Probably the most crucial part of an aquarium is the filter. Aquarium filtration systems take away damaging chemicals and contaminants from your fish’s habitat and preserve the quality of the water. Aquarium filters will work well only if they are uncontaminated and so they need to be cleaned and maintained frequently. They are very significant
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What can I decorate my tank with? Any rocks, gravel, plants and ornaments you buy from a reputable aquarium store are safe to put in the tank, but be careful of adding any rocks you collect yourself. Slate, quartz, granite and silica-based sand stone are suitable, limestone (including shells and coral skeletons), marble and rocks
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Protein skimming is a method of removing proteinaceous wastes that are otherwise difficult to remove and which break down over time to produce ammonia and other undesirable nitrogen compounds. Protein skimming is a different form of filtration from all the other types discussed here. Protein skimming uses a very fine bubble to “strip” proteinaceous wastes
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Here in this article, we will know how do magnetic impellor-driven pumps function. You will also see some important facts about this and the common problems we may face. About magnetic impellor-driven pumps Magnetic impellor-driven pumps are completely sealed submersible water pumps. All are water-cooled and should never be run without water. Most need to
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