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Spec V Aquarium Rescape – 2020

Posted on 2020/01/052021/01/16 by Nate
The past few years, I have taken apart and rescaped our planted aquarium around the new year.  I like getting a fresh start and re-setting the tank occasionally and the holidays are a good time to Sh... 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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Upcoming in Spec-Tanks for 2020

Posted on 2020/01/012021/10/13 by Nate
Happy New Year!!  I love this time of year because I get to look forward to all the potential upcoming projects, articles, and reviews I’m dreaming up for the next year at Spec-Tanks. I have so... Read More
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Dry Fertilizer Dosing in a Nano Planted Aquarium

Posted on 2019/12/252019/12/25 by Nate
Learning how to run a planted aquarium can be daunting at the start.  Substrate types, light intensity, light duration, CO2 system, fertilizer dosing, plant selection, plant maintenance . . . on and ... 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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Inline CO2 Diffuser Review

Posted on 2019/11/282020/01/01 by Nate
Our aquarium’s first pressurized CO2 system used an in-tank atomizer to disperse the CO2 in the tank. In-tank diffusers work very well, but they involve having some added equipment in the displa... Read More
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Seneye Reef Aquarium Monitor and Light Meter Review

Posted on 2019/11/262019/12/19 by Nate
I bought the Seneye Reef Aquarium Monitor and Light Meter because I wanted to have a (relatively) inexpensive light meter to test aquarium lights that I use and offer reviews of.  It has proven to be... Read More
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Finnex Planted+ 24/7 HLC Aquarium Light Review

Posted on 2019/11/212019/12/25 by Nate
One of the first modifications to our Fluval Spec V aquarium was to get a new light. We not only wanted to be able to see inside our tank better, but we wanted to try growing some low light plants. T... Read More
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