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Project EVO Marine Part 2: Aquarium Stand and Placement

Posted on 2020/04/072020/08/02 by Nate
We put quite a bit of thought and planning into the stand for our new EVO 13.5 nano reef as well as the location.  This is for good reason – Much of the enjoyment and functionality of our new a... Read More
Project Evo Marine Parts

Project EVO Marine Part 1: Planning and Gathering Parts for Set-Up

Posted on 2020/03/282020/12/27 by Nate
Successfully starting up a saltwater aquarium takes planning.  Lots of planning – as well as acquiring lots of parts and pieces.  (ouch – so many Amazon orders).  In part 1 of this seri... Read More
Fluval EVO 13.5 Aquarium Packaging

Project EVO Marine: Introduction and Index

Posted on 2020/03/042020/12/28 by Nate
The time has come.  When I first decided to get back into aquariums (as an adult) 6 years ago, I actually dreamed of getting a saltwater tank.  But, we had small kids – not enough time, probab... Read More
HC Cuba Lift

Hemianthus Callitrichoides HC Cuba Lift or Blowout

Posted on 2020/01/202021/01/16 by Nate
High on my to-do list when upgrading to pressurized CO2 in our planted aquarium was to try out a carpeting plant. My favorite candidate was Hemianthus Callitrichoides, otherwise referred to as  ̵... Read More
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Spec V Aquarium Rescape – 2020

Posted on 2020/01/052021/01/16 by Nate
The past few years, I have taken apart and rescaped our planted aquarium around the new year.  I like getting a fresh start and re-setting the tank occasionally and the holidays are a good time to Sh... Read More
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2019 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal

Posted on 2020/01/032021/01/16 by Nate
One of the most important tools for my learning in the aquarium hobby is keeping a good journal.  I use my  journal to keep track of any changes or maintenance to our Spec V aquarium. This past year... Read More
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Upcoming in Spec-Tanks for 2020

Posted on 2020/01/012021/01/16 by Nate
Happy New Year!!  I love this time of year because I get to look forward to all the potential upcoming projects, articles, and reviews I’m dreaming up for the next year at Spec-Tanks. I have so... Read More
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Dry Fertilizer Dosing in a Nano Planted Aquarium

Posted on 2019/12/252019/12/25 by Nate
Learning how to run a planted aquarium can be daunting at the start.  Substrate types, light intensity, light duration, CO2 system, fertilizer dosing, plant selection, plant maintenance . . . on and ... Read More
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