Freshwater Aquarium Setup

While there are a number of very useful products out there to get the job done, it is helpful to review the basic techniques used to accomplish nutrient control and export. In this article, we will examine some simple techniques that you can use to control the accumulation of nutrients in your marine system, which, in turn, will lead to higher water quality and elimination of nuisance algae.

What Is Nutrient Control And Export?

For the purposes of this article, nutrient control is the reduction of substances that can degrade water quality in captive marine systems. Export is the actual process of removal an

Take note; if the pH is slipping or nitrates on the rise on a weekly basis, you should be taking corrective action to reduce, change feeding, add buffering capacity, increase water changes...

Specific gravity or salinity however should be checked and adjusted at least weekly. Some folks use only de-ionized, R.O., or even dis

These measurements were taken at noon on a cloudless day, when water transparency (visibility) was excellent (easily exceeding 100 feet). Many fluorescent lamps are available in high and very high outputs; T-5 lamps offer the advantage of small diameter, thus allowing a greater number of lamps within a given area (this also allows custom spectral quality through

Reply to Need more fishy advice please

julesangel posted a reply:

hi guys...
since you all wrote that....

ive cycled water, tested ph again ..trie.

Be gentle, it's my first time
Hi, my name is Victor and I'm a fish-a-holic. Have had FW for years and years and years.... Tried SW in college, but I didn't inhale. (or research it) = tank-o-cide. :( Any who, just bought an established 30 gallon from a friend. Compact flourescent (T5's.

Anyone use Quiet One 3000 or SEDRA 7000 submersible pumps?
Howdy, Anyone have any user feedback on these pumps? Reliable? Noisy? I'm looking for a potential replacement for a finicky and LOUD MAG7. This is for a Remora Pro by the way. Thanks!.