Category Archives: Aquaria
Product Review: AquariumPlants.com Electronic CO2 Regulator
About 8 months back, I purchased the Electronic CO2 Regulator from AquariumPlants.com. Instead of using a needle valve, this regulator uses an electronic valve that opens and closes in fractions of a second. You can adjust the bubbles per second, … Continue reading
My 26 Gallon Aquarium Lighting
Among other things, a planted aquarium needs good lighting to promote plant growth. I have a dual strip light fixture on my 26 gallon aquarium, giving me 130 watts, which is about 7.5 watts per gallon. The fixture I have … Continue reading
My Planted Aquarium CO2 Setup
My 26 gallon aquarium is classed as a “high tech” aquarium. I run a large amount of light on this aquarium (about 7.5 watts per gallon), so the plants need a good source of CO2. The more light you have, … Continue reading
20 Gallon Aquarium Plans
I’m currently in the planning stage of my 20 gallon aquarium. I already have the tank (it’s a tank that I’ve had for a while now), the lighting, the filter, heater, and some of the hard scape materials. I still … Continue reading
Weekly Aquarium Maintenance Schedule
Every aquarium requires maintenance, whether it be saltwater, black water, freshwater, or planted aquariums. Maintenance can include water changes, top offs, cleaning the glass, trimming plants, or even adding fertilizers. Here’s my weekly maintenance schedule: Monday: 1/16 tsp Trace, 2 … Continue reading
