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Poly pad and polishing filter for Spec V Aquarium

Poly / Polishing Pad Filter Media Mod for Spec Aquariums

Posted on 2019/07/132019/11/10 by Nate
The stock filter for the Fluval Spec series of aquariums are generally . . . OK. They perform their intended function adequately, but where they fall a bit short is getting that crystal clear water qu... Read More
ready to add fish to aquarium

How to Add Fish to Your Aquarium

Posted on 2019/02/232021/08/03 by Nate
Recently, we added a few newcomers to our Spec V aquarium.  Uno, our lone green neon, has been the sole fish occupant for the past year.  I just bought new fish for the tank – 6 Phoenix Rasbor... Read More
Seneye PAR Aquarium Light testing

Seneye: Aquarium Light Test Procedure

Posted on 2019/01/242019/11/30 by Nate
My love of the Fluval Spec series of aquariums combined with my interest in planted aquariums has led me to always wonder. . . how good are the lights?  Not only for the stock lights, but also the af... Read More
Spec V Pre 2016 Aquarium

Fluval Spec V Aquarium Review

Posted on 2018/05/292020/01/10 by Nate
The Spec V is the cornerstone of the Fluval aquarium lineup, and is the inspiration of this website.  It became my personal aquarium in 2013; I quickly fell in love with it and was motivated to share... Read More

Eheim Jager Aquarium Heater Review

Posted on 2017/09/122023/11/15 by Nate
I got one of the Eheim Jager series aquarium heaters while reviewing the Fluval Spec III aquarium.  It’s impressive – if they made it a bit shorter, I would use it in our main aquarium (t... 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
Inkbird ITC-308 in box

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
Finnex Stingray Cliplight

Finnex Stingray Cliplight LED Review

Posted on 2016/04/052019/02/03 by Nate
I have very much enjoyed the Finnex light fixture we placed on our Spec V aquarium and I searched Finnex’s lineup for a product that would work for our new Spec III tank. The Finnex Stingray Cli... Read More
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