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Category: Aquarium Tips

On the one hand, once you get the hang of all that goes into fish keeping, maintaining an aquarium is quite simple. On the other hand, there are many concepts that are not obvious and that need to be understood to keep healthy fish and plants.

Here are some articles that summarize some of the most useful things I have learned in building and maintaining our aquarium.

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2020 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal

Posted on 2021/01/052021/01/16 by Nate
An annual tradition here at Spec-Tanks is posting last year’s aquarium journal.  I understand they are not compelling reading, but I hope that someone finds the information Share on Facebook &n... Read More
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Wire Management Tips for Your Aquarium

Posted on 2020/08/21 by Nate
Our freshwater tank, a Fluval Spec V, has always had equipment space limited to a nearby storage box.  I do my best to keep it organized, but it’s somewhat hopeless.  When I started the EVO sa... Read More
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How to Modify Furniture for a Saltwater Nano Aquarium Stand

Posted on 2020/05/242021/04/03 by Nate
I discussed in “Project EVO Marine Part 2: Aquarium Stand and Placement” that one of the great benefits of nano AIO (All-In-One) aquariums is that you can use regular furniture pieces as ... 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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Aquarium Maintenance Tip: Have Make-up Water Ready

Posted on 2019/12/242020/01/06 by Nate
Aquarium maintenance is all about finding efficiencies.  One simple trick I discovered is to have makeup water in a container, dechlorinated, and ready to Share on Facebook  Read more...... Read More
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Aquarium Maintenance with Water Change Pump

Posted on 2019/10/312019/11/10 by Nate
I recently finished an article detailing the water change pump system I put together. It goes through the in’s and out’s of how I built it, but I wanted a compliment write-up to detail how... Read More
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Aquarium Water Change Pump Project

Posted on 2019/10/262019/11/01 by Nate
Water changes for our Spec V Aquarium have been performed using a home-brew ‘Python’ type water changer. This was perfect for our old house, where the sink was very close (a few feet actu... Read More
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2018 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal

Posted on 2019/01/222019/12/25 by Nate
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
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