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

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. Parameter Freshwater Community African Cichlid Freshwater Plants & Discus Brackish Pond Temperature 72 - 82°F 72 - 82°F 76 - 86°F 72 - 82°F 33 - 86°F pH 6.5 - 7.5 7.8 - 8.5 6.0 - 7.5 7.5 - 8.4 6.5 - 7.5 Ammonia 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Nitrite 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Nitrate < 50 ppm < 50 ppm < 30 ppm < 50 ppm < 50 ppm Alkalinity (Carbonate Hardness) 4 - 8 KH 10 - 18 KH 3 - 8 KH 10 - 18 KH 4 - 8 KH General Hardness 4 - 12 GH 12 - 20 GH 3 - 8 GH 12 - 20 GH 4 - 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. Parameter Suggested Level: Reef Aquarium Suggested Level: FOWLR Aquarium Average Level: Coral Reefs Specific Gravity 1.023 - 1.025 1.020 - 1.025 1.025 Temperature 72 - 78°F 72 - 78°F 82°F pH 8.1 - 8.4 8.1 - 8.4 8.0 - 8.5 Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH 8 - 12 dKH 6 - 8 dKH Ammonia (NH3) Undetectable Undetectable Near Zero Nitrite (NO2) Undetectable Undetectable Near Zero Nitrate - Nitrogen (NO3) < 1.0 ppm < 30 ppm 0.25 ppm Phosphate (PO4) < 0.2 ppm < 1.0 ppm 0.13 ppm Calcium 350 - 450 ppm 350 - 450 ppm 380 - 420 ppm Magnesium 1250 - 1350 ppm 1150 - 1350 ppm 1300 ppm Iodine 0.06 - 0.10 ppm 0.04 - 0.10 ppm 0.06 ppm Strontium 8 - 14 ppm 4 - 10 ppm 8 - 10 ppm

WHAT SHOULD BE TEST FOR AQUARIUM WATER

WHAT SHOULD BE TEST

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.

All about PH

All about PH

Does amonia, nitrite and nitrate affect PH

The pH of Ammonia

Pure ammonia actually has a basic or alkaline pH. So in theory, ammonia should raise the pH of an aquarium. ... Since pH is the negative log of hydrogen cation concentration, increasing this lowers the pH, negating the mildly basic pH of ammonia.

Does nitrate affect PH?

Aquarium water maintained at higher temperatures is usually slightly acidic, meaning pH levels just under 7.0. Increased nitrate levels can lower the pH, however, this should not be used as a means to consistently keep pH levels low, as high nitrate levels can be harmful to fish

Does nitrite affect pH?

As the pH rises, the concentration (toxicity) of the ammonia also increases. When the pH level increases above 9, most of the ammonium in the water is converted into toxic ammonia (NH3), which can kill fish. ... Nitrite is slightly less harmful to fish than ammonia, but it is still not good to have around.

Effect on plants to aquarium PH

Effect of plants to aquarium PH

Balance your PH

                                           Decrease PH
         1. Change water
         2. Add driftwood
         3. Decrease aeration
         4, Boil equipment /decorations to avoid tannic acids
         5. Reverse osmosis filter
         6. Change the filter
         7. Add catapa leaves   
         8. Chemical ( Decrease PH)
         9. Add vinegar   
         10. Clean the aquarium
         11. Avoid changing substrate and decorations
         12. Upgrade your filter                       

                                          Increase PH

1. Add baking soda
2. Increase aeration
3. Chemical (Increase PH)
4. Adding some rocks or substarte
                                             

PLANTS

ELODEA

JAVA FERN

Freshwater Fish Tank Cycling

Nitrification. Nitrification is the oxidation of an ammonia compound into nitrite, especially by the action of the nitrifying bacteria called Nitrosomas. ... Nitrate is less toxic than nitrite and is used as a food source by live plants. The process of converting ammonia to nitrate is diagramed in the nitrogen cycle