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Cichlid Aquatics: Learn About Haplochromis sp. Fire

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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Common Aquarium Plants Recommended For You: Lilaeopsis Nova-zelandiae “Micro Sword”

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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How To Choose The Best Filtration For Your Water Tank? 2023

What is filtration? 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 are three types of filtration: Mechanical, chemical and biological.

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Perches, Basses & Cods: Silver Perch Guide

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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How To Choose The Best Amazon Aquarium Protein Skimmers?

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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How Do Magnetic Impellor Driven Pumps Function?

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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Everything You Need To Know About Aquatic Filtration: FAQs on Pumps, Protein Concentration And Dangers (2023)

There are a lot of things that you know about aquatic filtration. Here in this article, you will be able to know what things to know about aquatic filtration. Are air pumps needed for oxygenation? Oxygen is of course essential for fish. However, it is not always necessary to have an air pump to provide

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