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Injecting carbon dioxide into the aquarium looks complicated at first glance. And yes, this is not the easiest part of the aquarium hobby. Hence many hobbyists stay on the safe low tech site, thinking about the fish' safety. However, using this gas can completely change the planted aquarium with no harm to fish or other inhabitants.
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Today’s star comes from Brazil and is a perfect stem plant for the background or the center of the tank. Let’s get closer to Myriophyllum Mattogrossense! Myriophyllum Mattogrossense origins from Mato Grosso district in Brazil. It’s a very decorative plant. Its...
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There are dozens to consider and even the most experienced of experts will not get it right all the time. Unfortunately, “not getting it right” could mean fish death or disease. It is really important to know what can be done if something does go wrong and of equal importance is to know what caused the problem at the first place.
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Any aquarium hobbyist should know that maintaining good water quality is essential. Regularly testing aquarium water quality should be something we all do when keeping fish, especially in a new aquarium. But do we all know how to test aquarium water correctly? Aquarium water parameters can tell us everything we need to know regarding fish health. Read on to discover how and when to test water effectively.
One of the most asked aquascaping questions entered into google these days is 'How to use co2 in aquarium'. This is because it is widely accepted that Carbon dioxide (CO2) is vital to the success of most plants. Their need to photosynthesize and create energy relies on having a steady carbon source and intense lighting. In the planted aquarium, we must provide Carbon in place of nature. Aquascapers and planted tank enthusiasts install pressurized CO2 gas systems when running high-tech tanks with many aquatic plants. This effectively turbo-boosts plant growth. However, only some people are willing to invest in a high-pressure system, especially if they are on a budget or need more space around the aquarium.
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