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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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