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Upcoming in Spec-Tanks for 2017

Posted on 2017/01/012019/12/25 by Nate
I love this time of year – getting through the Christmas Holidays and looking forward to a very exciting future. I have had alot of fun with our Spec V Aquarium this year – we have made ex... Read More
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Updating Our Spec V with Pressurized CO2

Posted on 2016/12/222019/12/25 by Nate
We have made some dramatic changes to our little Fluval Spec V aquarium over the past month.  All summer, I got more and more tired of trying to wrangle the Cryptocoryne Undulata plants.  They becam... Read More
nitrogen cycle in a healthy aquairum

How to Fishless Cycle a New Aquarium

Posted on 2016/12/152020/01/13 by Nate
When I started my first stint at fishkeeping at 8 years old (80’s), nobody told me how to fishless cycle my aquarium, or about the beneficial bacteria in an established aquarium. About all I kne... Read More
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How to Setup a Fluval Spec Aquarium (III or V)

Posted on 2016/11/252020/01/09 by Nate
A few years ago, Santa brought our son a brand new Fluval Spec V aquarium.  I was as excited as he was to setup our new Share on Facebook  Read more...... Read More
Fluval Spec 3 and Spec 5 Aquariums

Choosing Between the Fluval Spec III and V Aquariums

Posted on 2016/11/222016/11/24 by Nate
For those interested in a freshwater aquarium from the Fluval Spec lineup, you first have to decide between the two models, the Spec III and the Spec V.  I’ll run through the similarities and S... Read More
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Basics of Planted Aquariums

Posted on 2016/11/222019/12/25 by Nate
I got our planted Spec V started about three years ago. Along the way, I’ve learned quite a bit about planted aquariums (I still have so much to learn) and I wanted to try and Share on Facebook ... Read More
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Inkbird ITC-308 Temperature Controller Review

Posted on 2016/11/012020/01/10 by Nate
I have been using my new temperature controller, the Inkbird ITC-308, for 5 months now on our Spec V aquarium.  I think it’s time to report how the unit has Share on Facebook  Read more..... Read More
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Our Green Neon Tetras are Turning Two!

Posted on 2016/07/192023/11/14 by Nate
I checked my notes, and sure enough, the green neon tetras that currently occupy our Spec V (along with the red cherry shrimp and a horned nerite snail) are turning two years Share on Facebook  R... Read More
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