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Aquarium Maintenance – Sometimes Good Enough is Best

Posted on 2018/12/112020/05/17 by Nate
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 More

How to Adjust CO2 Flowrate in a Planted Aquarium

Posted on 2017/10/052020/01/10 by Nate
People who read my instructional on putting together a paintball CO2 system are left hanging – it’s all assembled – what now? This follow up will help in the process of getting that ... Read More
paintball co2 system for planted aquarium

How to Setup a Paintball CO2 System for Your Planted Aquarium

Posted on 2017/04/052023/11/20 by Nate
Putting together a paintball CO2 system for our aquarium was one of my best moves for our tank.  I was always hesitant to install pressurized CO2 because of the cost and complexity.  It can be intim... Read More
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Basics of Planted Aquariums

Posted on 2016/11/222019/12/25 by Nate
I got our planted Spec V started about three years ago. Along the way, I’ve learned quite a bit about planted aquariums (I still have so much to learn) and I wanted to try and Share on Facebook ... Read More

Tips for Planting Aquarium Stem Plants

Posted on 2015/05/102021/01/16 by Nate
In all my planning to start our planted tank, one thing I was not prepared for was the difficulty in getting the stem plants in place.  I was planting a new bunch of Bacopa Caroliniana and it became... Read More

Finnex Stingray: Low Light Option for Fluval Spec V Aquariums

Posted on 2015/04/142019/11/24 by Nate
I recently wrote an article on aftermarket light options for the Fluval Spec Aquariums and I just updated the portion on the Spec V to include Share on Facebook  Read more...... Read More

Lighting Schedule in a Low Light Aquarium

Posted on 2014/05/032019/12/25 by Nate
One of the variables that you need to establish for your aquarium is the schedule for when lights will be on and off. For the planted aquarium, this becomes critical in creating the right balance betw... Read More

Seachem Flourite Aquarium Substrate Review

Posted on 2014/02/272020/01/09 by Nate
Even when planning a simple low light planted tank like our Spec V, there is much to decide – everything from types of plants to the brand and type of substrate.  In trying to decide what I wa... Read More
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