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The Golden Loach the Myths & Mayhem
This beautifully coloured little fish is a fairly common fish to be seen in the aquarium trade in the UK. It is sold for both cold water and tropic...
Clean up Crew in Freshwater Aquariums.
You can help reduce work by having a few inhabitants that are there not just to look good but to provide a valuable maintenance roll.
Aquarium Maintenance - High Nitrite
The number one thing I say to fish keepers is; if the fish look ill test the water before doing anything else. Water quality is the key to healthy...
Aquarium Algae Problems. A Quick Guide.
Most aquariums at some point will suffer from unwanted algae growth in one of its various forms. It is a sign of nutrients and/or high light levels...
Carbon and Aquatic Plants
So here is a bit of science about carbon and aquatic plants:
The carbon used by aquatic plants is in the form of ‘Dissolved Inorganic Carbon’ (DIC)...
Planted Aquariums Part 1.
Planted aquariums require different management to that of a ‘normal’ tropical aquarium. The balance between providing a suitable environment for pl...