Author: Nate
Finnex Planted+ 24/7 SE Light Review
I’m always on the lookout for good aftermarket light options for the Fluval Spec V. I have for many years used the Finnex Fugeray Planted+ light on our Spec V and it has been excellent for our... Read More
Seneye: Aquarium Light Test Procedure
My love of the Fluval Spec series of aquariums combined with my interest in planted aquariums has led me to always wonder. . . how good are the lights? Not only for the stock lights, but also the af... Read More
2018 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal
I’m posting here the Journal I kept last year (2018) to record maintenance and happenings of our Fluval Spec V aquarium. I have done this in past years (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017). For myself, ke... Read More
Spec V Aquarium Rescape – 2019
I have wondered how long you can go in a planted aquarium before you need to rescape. It is definitely less than two years. I know this because that is how long our Share on Facebook Read mo... Read More
Budget Aquarium Automation Using Smart Plugs
My first step in automating our Spec V aquarium was to add a Leviton timer to control the light on/off cycles. It worked well, but I started to wish for something easier to adjust / program. Also, I... Read More
Aquarium Maintenance – Sometimes Good Enough is Best
I have struggled over the past year to keep our Spec V maintained. Specifically, the weekly water changes have often stretched to every two, three, or even four weeks. I have seen the tank Share o... Read More