Tag Archives: aquariums
Why I Use A Sponge Pre-filter
I use a sponge pre-filter on the intake of my Fluval 205. I do this for a two reasons. First, I use it to keep small fish from getting sucked into the intake.Second, I use it to filter out large … Continue reading
Aquarium Neglect
Due to hectic home and work loads lately, I’ve been neglecting my 26 gallon aquarium. It’s been over run with duckweed (though it has been beneficial), algae, and the water level has been a bit low. I haven’t been keeping … Continue reading
Planted Aquarium Water Quality
One of the most important aspects of any aquarium is water quality. Different species of fish, invertebrates, and even plants need specific ranges of water quality. When you clean an aquarium and perform a water change, you generally use a … Continue reading
Tear Down Plans for 26 Gallon Aquarium
I would really like to tear down my 26 gallon aquarium and start from scratch. I want to move the fish and snails to my 20 gallon aquarium (which I would need to setup), remove all plants, driftwood, and substrate. … Continue reading
No Carbon In My Filters
I’ve read a lot of discussions on various forums on whether activated carbon should be used in a planted aquarium. Some people say it removes all fertilizers from the water column, some say it only removes iron from the water … Continue reading
