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Say hello to Bucephalandra bibilis!
If you're looking for a plant suitable for the middle part of your aquarium, this plant species may be an excellent choice. Today let's take a closer look at Bucephalandra bibilis which is a very decorative, impressive aquatic plant.
The best CO2 levels for an aquarium
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the single most vital nutrient for plant growth. In fact, it constitutes 50% of a plant mass. Therefore, a low level of CO2 in your aquarium water will reduce the plant growth in it. The benefits of adding carbon dioxide in planted aquarium has become very popular among aquarists. CO2art is dedicated to providing their customers with convenient kits as well as to meet the rising demand.
African Biotopes- amazing underwater world on the hottest continent
Biotope aquarium- reflection of the natural environment caught in the fish tank. That’s a maximal short definition of this term. Today let’s get closer to African biotopes which have been gaining in popularity in recent years.
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Black Molly- the black beauty in your aquarium
Today we’re going to take a closer look at a species from the family Poecilia. Although its Latin name probably doesn’t say anything to you, most of our audience knows this family very well- mollies. Among a lot of colorful species of this family, there is one black sheep. Actually not a sheep, but a fish and its name is black molly.
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Overview of Fertilizers in a Planted Tank
Plants need light, air and food to survive and flourish. Those who are new to the planted tank hobby focus on the first two, thinking that this is one of the more advanced concepts they need to tackle later on. They research the types and light intensity, injecting carbon dioxide into the planted tank but they rarely research on the complexity of all the nutrients that their aquarium plants need and chances are they will research this when they have already experienced some form of nutrient deficiency and their tank is in jeopardy. It may be a lot to take in but it only needs common sense to start understanding it.
The New Guinea Biotope Aquarium
A short information shot about substrates for planted aquarium
The right substrate for the aquarium is a key issue when it comes to the proper breeding of fish and keeping it properly clean. Find out more about which aquarium substrate to choose in order to grow plants better!
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This is one of the basic maintenance activities that should be performed in the aquarium. In aquariums, due to the decomposition of organic waste, fertilization and excretion of faeces by animals, harmful substances or compounds may accumulate and may cause excessive growth of algae. Partial water changes are meant to remove excess water, and also help maintain parameters at levels appropriate for healthy fish and plants. The water change should be done once a week, which helps to systematize the care of the freshwater aquarium, controlling the parameters and fertilizing the plants.
Say hello to Ludwigia mini sp. super red!
How To Lower Water Temparature In An Aquarium
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How To Prepare An Aquarium For Longer Abscence
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