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Using a Wavemaker in a Saltwater Tank

The key to keeping your saltwater aquarium fish happy and healthy is to create a tank environment that mimics the ocean as closely as possible.

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Aquariums

Saltwater

Tips and setup

Ebbie finds EcoBio-Block

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Aquariums

Tips and setup

The Nitrogen Cycle in Your Aquarium

Even if you are new to the aquarium hobby you are probably familiar with the nitrogen cycle. Perhaps you have heard it referred to as the start-up cycle, the nitrification process or even new tank syndrome.

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Aquariums

Care and maintenance

Water quality

Types of Aquarium Substrate and the Associated Benefits

When it comes to setting up your aquarium for the first time one of the most important decisions you can make is what type of substrate to use.

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Aquariums

Care and maintenance

Setting Up Your Freshwater Aquarium for the First Time

After purchasing an aquarium and bringing it home, many novice aquarium hobbyists mistakenly believe that the most difficult task is behind them.

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Aquariums

Tips and setup

Aquarium Plants-Solving Problems

If you want to achieve an authentic look with your freshwater tank you should consider adding live aquarium plants.

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Plants

Tips and setup

How to Choose Aquarium Fish for Your Planted Tank

Many inexperienced aquarium hobbyists make the mistake of selecting the fish for their planted tank on a whim.

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Plants

Caring for fish

How-to

Why Do Aquarium Plants Die?

Freshwater aquariums have untold value as both a living, breathing ecosystem in your own home for educational purposes as well as a gorgeous home decor item for your pleasure.

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Plants

Care and maintenance

Flowerhorn with EcoBio-Stone Video

EcoBio-Stone owner's very, very healthy fish! She loves the clarity of the water, as she enjoys watching the antics of her Flowerhorn

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Aquariums

Care and maintenance

Enjoy Japan's world-famous natural scenery aquarium gallery

Japan's Takashi Amano displays his beautiful aquarium nature works in the ADA gallery in Niigata, Japan.

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Aquariums

News

Aquarium Basics: Surviving Power Outages

Aquariums are wonderful additions to any home, but problems can arise from the fact that essential life functions within the aquarium are facilitated by electricity

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Aquariums

Care and maintenance

Saltwater Aquarium Inverts – Cultivating a Cleanup Crew

For freshwater aquariums, there are a wide variety of algae eating species of fish and invertebrates that can help to keep the tank clean.

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Plants

Saltwater

Care and maintenance

Blennies for Algae Control in the Saltwater Aquarium

Keeping your saltwater tank free from nuisance algae can be a challenge but it is not an impossible task. In fact, the solution may be simpler than you think

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Plants

Saltwater

Controlling Algae Growth in Your Outdoor Pond

Algae growth can be a serious problem for both indoor aquariums and outdoor ponds. In an outdoor pond, a limited amount of algae can lend your pond a natural appearance and it can also provide a healthy food source for your fish.

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Plants

Care and maintenance

Green Pond Water Problem: What's Causing It & How To Solve It

Few things are as disappointing as the water of your beautiful pond turning a horrible green color. When you have a pond, the last thing you want to look out and see is ugly green water.

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Plants

Care and maintenance

Water quality