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.
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 MoreAquarium 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 More2017 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal
It’s a little overdue, but here is the Spec V aquarium journal for 2017. It’s a little monotonous for reading, but for those interested, it sheds some light on maintenance schedule . I... Read More2016 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal
As in previous years (2014 and 2015), I’m offering up the journal I use to keep track of maintenance, progress, and changes to our Fluval Spec V aquarium. It is a lot of Share on Facebook &nbs... Read MoreAmmonia Calculator for Aquariums
I included this calculator in my article on performing a fishless cycle but wanted to make it a separate post for easier access. This is a simple calculator. Make sure to select your Share on Facebo... Read MoreHow 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 MoreHow to Rescape Your Aquarium
Making major changes to your aquarium can be a pain. Last year, I decided to make a few changes to the setup of our Spec V aquarium; I wanted to swap out our old Flourite substrate for some new Up A... Read More- 2 of 4
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