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Up Aqua Aquasand Substrate for Planted Aquariums Review

Posted on 2015/01/152021/01/16 by Nate
I recently rescaped our Fluval Spec V aquarium and decided to swap out the Black Flourite substrate for something a bit more high end. For all the effort of breaking down the tank, I wanted a substrat... Read More

Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets Fish Food Review

Posted on 2014/12/032020/01/09 by Nate
I did a lot of research on all the necessary pieces for setting up our aquarium – most of it was decided by on-line research.  One item that I couldn’t begin to decide on with only intern... Read More

How to Make Your Fluval Spec Aquarium Betta Friendly

Posted on 2014/10/152020/01/09 by Nate
Both the Fluval Spec III and Spec V Aquariums make great homes for Betta fish, otherwise known as Siamese Fighting Fish.  Many people make the mistake of keeping their Betta fish in very small, 1 ga... Read More
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Use a Pot Scrubber / Sponge In the Fluval Spec Aquarium Filter

Posted on 2014/10/112020/01/09 by Nate
I was kicking around ways to substitute improved filter media into my Fluval Spec V and found some people in forums suggesting common materials to substitute. Among them were nylon pot scrubbers, scot... Read More

Aquarium Safe Plastics

Posted on 2014/09/192023/11/13 by Nate
When I was gathering various tubs and containers to use in my aquarium maintenance, I wondered what plastic containers would be suitable and safe to use.  I didn’t want a plastic container that... Read More

Mag Float Small Aquarium Glass Cleaner Review (Float-30)

Posted on 2014/08/172024/01/04 by Nate
When I started planning my first aquarium, I kept seeing the coolest accessory in some of the fish stores – a magnetic glass cleaner.  I knew that it had to be part of my shopping list as it se... Read More

How to Regenerate / Clean Seachem Purigen

Posted on 2014/06/062023/11/23 by Nate
I have been using Seachem Purigen in the filter section of my Fluval Spec V aquarium for a few months now.  I recently pulled up the filter material and the Purigen has now turned a nice, dark brown ... Read More

Storage and Cord Management Ideas for Your Fluval Spec Aquarium

Posted on 2014/03/172020/08/21 by Nate
What drew me to the Fluval Spec line of Aquariums is the simplicity – Aquarium, pump, filter, light all in one container.  This was important as the only place we have to display an aquarium is... Read More
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