Tag: planted tank
2020 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal
An annual tradition here at Spec-Tanks is posting last year’s aquarium journal. I understand they are not compelling reading, but I hope someone finds the information Share on Facebook R... Read More
Vivid Creative Aquatics Random Flow Generator for Fluval Spec Aquariums
I have not given much consideration to the flow performance of our Spec V aquarium, but as I transitioned to a High Tech Planted setup, I started to wonder if our tank would benefit from better flow c... Read More
How to Clean Your Planted Aquarium’s CO2 Diffuser
I’ve discovered CO2 delivery in a high light planted aquarium to be more complex than it appears. When I first assembled and commissioned our paintball CO2 system it seemed like a simple affa... Read More
Spec V Aquarium Rescape – 2020
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
Dry Fertilizer Dosing in a Nano Planted Aquarium
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
Inline CO2 Diffuser Review
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