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You will need a small glass/acrylic tank with cover (from 10 40 gallons, depending upon the size/number of specimens that you are working with), outside power, canister, or sponge filter, and a reliable aquarium heater of sufficient wattage for the tank that youre using. Other items include an accurate thermometer, a dedicated net (that will not be used in any other aquarium), siphon for water changes, and test kits for any therapeutic agents that you will be using, such as copper.

Thats about all you need! No rocks, gravel, or other substrate is used, as these materials can potentially bind with or absorb any medications

Please be mindful of building codes for safety, and be realistic about your abilities with construction and wiring of DIY light fixtures and canopies. It is a very common mistake inside of custom canopies, for example, to forget to protect shielded wiring that is exposed within the fixture. The UV stability of wire shielding can become an issue over time; some coatings degrade from the prolonged exposure to intense light within the housing day after day and leave exposed live wires! Comm

Wood can crack, too. You can use thin strips of wood or other material to spread the load out. If your tank has a dark stain, it might not hurt to stain the shim a similar color so that you dont have a strip of white wood visible under your tank but that is aesthetic touch. If you forget, you can also darken it with a black permanent marker later. Just watch the carpet.

Again, though, a perfectly level tank is not critical and I would only shim for more than a quarter inch off level. Remember that unless your tank is on a concrete s

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Id say a dark room, no flash, and a wide aperture. Try using different camera speeds if you have a manual setting on your came.

Hitchhikers !! Part 1 & 2
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Wiring new Quick Disconnect Cords
Hi resident experts, I recently upgraded my old ballast to a new PFO 120v (dual) ballast. What I forgot, when I bought the ballast, was that my disconnect cords were different. So I ended up buying PFO cords, but dont know how to wire them. Here are the pictures of the cords in .

African Cichlid Care
The methods of care for African Cichlids can vary, and it is vital that beginners to learn how to maintain ideal aquarium conditions. Once you have created the ideal environment for your African Cichlids, you may refer to the following guidelines for maintaining their nutritional ..