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How Do I Change The pH And/or Water Hardness Of My Water Tank?

It is highly recommended, although not absolutely essential, to test your water. The most common test is of the pH of the water. Test kits to measure pH are economical and easy to use. Hydrogen ion activity (known as pH) is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the water is. The pH scale goes […]

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Should You Kill Algae In A Saltwater Aquarium Or Reduce It Slowly With These Algae Reducing Tips?

This is a photo of my saltwater aquarium about 8 weeks after setup. As you can see I was experiencing significant algae growth, especially on the substrate. I searched all over the internet and spoke to my local fish store and narrowed this type of brown algae growth down to a few factors. The main

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Cichlid Forum: Profile Of Neolamprologus Pulcher

Neolamprologus pulcher Neolamprologus pulcher “Daffodil” pictured. Neolamprologus pulcher “Daffodil” young adults pictured. Common Names: Daffodil.  This fish is often called a brichardi “Daffodil”.  This is inaccurate due to the fact that these two fish are different species.  The pulcher “Daffodil” has yellow in it’s fins and brichardi has blue grey fins.  You can also distinquish

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Are You A Saltwater Fish Tank Beginner? Tips For Setting Up Your Aquarium And Choosing Species 2023

A saltwater fish tank can be one of the most striking additions to any home or office. The color and brilliance of the fish and other saltwater creatures captivate just about everyone by bringing the color and activity of a coral reef right into your home. If you are new to saltwater fish tanks then

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Blue And Red Couple For Your Aquarium: How To Breed Aulonocara Hansbaenschi

Aulonocara hansbaenschi Description: Males are a bright blue fish with a red band behind the gill plate. Females keep their juvenile grey color. Common Names: Red Shoulder, and Red Flush, Aulonocara stuartgranti Chiofu is what the hansbaenschi from Chiofu Bay is being sold as. Locations Collected From: Chiofu Bay, Metangula, and south of Chiloele. Approximate

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Not Recommend As Tankmate! Profile You Should Read About Herichthys Cyanoguttatum

Herichthys cyanoguttatum Common Names: Texas Cichlid. This species is sometimes confused with Herichthys carpinte “Blue Texas Cichlid”. You can distinguish between the two species by looking at the spots.  The carpinte has large spots on the body, and the cyanoguttatum has very small spots on the body. Locations Collected From: Is found in Southern Texas

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Aquarium Plant Index: How To Grow Microsorum Pteropus “Java Fern”

Microsorum pteropus “Java Fern” Scientific Name: Microsorum pteropus Common Name: Java Fern Approximate Size: 10 inches in height. pH Range: 5 – 9+ Temperature Range: 60 – 84 Lighting: Does well in low or bright light How to keep: Does well attached to rocks, driftwood, left floating, or planted in the substrate(no sand).  How to

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