Author: Nate
Updating Our Spec V with Pressurized CO2
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
How to Fishless Cycle a New Aquarium
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
How to Setup a Fluval Spec Aquarium (III or V)
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... Read More
Choosing Between the Fluval Spec III and V Aquariums
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... Read More
Basics of Planted Aquariums
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... Read More
Inkbird ITC-308 Temperature Controller Review
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... Read More