Monday, March 9, 2020

Aquarium Content

1. Fish
2. Live Rock (Wet or dry)
3. Substrate  (sand)
4. Plants
5. Saltwater aquarium invertebrates
6. Corals
7. Reef Cleaner animals (Snail,crab etc)
8.

Saltwater Aquarium Plants

Sunday, March 8, 2020

Proper Water Parameters for Home Aquariums

Freshwater Parameters
The following chart provides acceptable water parameter ranges for different types of freshwater aquariums, brackish water aquariums, and ponds. The water parameters listed serve as a general guideline for maintaining each specific type of aquarium or pond. Some species of fish, plants, or invertebrates may have more specific requirements, so please review each individual species description for more information.
ParameterFreshwater CommunityAfrican CichlidFreshwater Plants & DiscusBrackishPond
Temperature72 - 82°F72 - 82°F76 - 86°F72 - 82°F33 - 86°F
pH6.5 - 7.57.8 - 8.56.0 - 7.57.5 - 8.46.5 - 7.5
Ammonia0.00.00.00.00.0
Nitrite0.00.00.00.00.0
Nitrate< 50 ppm< 50 ppm< 30 ppm< 50 ppm< 50 ppm
Alkalinity (Carbonate Hardness)4 - 8 KH10 - 18 KH3 - 8 KH10 - 18 KH4 - 8 KH
General Hardness4 - 12 GH12 - 20 GH3 - 8 GH12 - 20 GH4 - 12 GH
Marine Parameters
The following chart is a general guideline of acceptable water parameter ranges for different types of tropical marine aquariums. Some types of displays such as FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) aquariums have a broader range of parameters than a reef aquarium. This is due to the delicate nature of corals and invertebrates that are commonly maintained in a reef aquarium. Some species of fish, plants, or invertebrates may have special requirements, so please review each individual species description for more specific information. For reference we have also provided the average water conditions measured on tropical coral reefs across the world.
ParameterSuggested Level:
Reef Aquarium
Suggested Level:
FOWLR Aquarium
Average Level:
Coral Reefs
Specific Gravity1.023 - 1.0251.020 - 1.0251.025
Temperature72 - 78°F72 - 78°F82°F
pH8.1 - 8.48.1 - 8.48.0 - 8.5
Alkalinity8 - 12 dKH8 - 12 dKH6 - 8 dKH
Ammonia (NH3)UndetectableUndetectableNear Zero
Nitrite (NO2)UndetectableUndetectableNear Zero
Nitrate - Nitrogen (NO3)< 1.0 ppm< 30 ppm0.25 ppm
Phosphate (PO4)< 0.2 ppm< 1.0 ppm0.13 ppm
Calcium350 - 450 ppm350 - 450 ppm380 - 420 ppm
Magnesium1250 - 1350 ppm1150 - 1350 ppm1300 ppm
Iodine0.06 - 0.10 ppm0.04 - 0.10 ppm0.06 ppm
Strontium8 - 14 ppm4 - 10 ppm8 - 10 ppm

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WHAT SHOULD BE TEST FOR AQUARIUM WATER


WHAT SHOULD BE TEST

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

20 Best algae eater for freshwater aquarium

20 Best algae eater for freshwater aquarium

Common cause of Blue -Green Algae




13 types of algae, their causes and how to remove it from your tank
https://modestfish.com/algae/


Common Causes of Blue-Green Algae
High levels of organic waste from overfeeding and/or a lack of water changes can cause BGA to bloom. And it's likely you'll experience low levels of nitrates as the bacteria use up any nitrogen. Subjecting your aquarium to too much light for too long periods can allow BGA to thrive.

Aquarium Content

1. Fish 2. Live Rock (Wet or dry) 3. Substrate  (sand) 4. Plants 5. Saltwater aquarium invertebrates 6. Corals 7. Reef Cleaner animals...