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ADA Amazonia II Substrate

ADA Amazonia II Substrate Review

Posted on 2021/01/162021/04/01 by Nate
Every year or two (or three) I get the itch to breakdown the planted Spec V aquarium. About a year ago, I went through this process and decided that with all the effort involved in a rescape, I would ... Read More
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2020 Fluval Spec V Aquarium Journal

Posted on 2021/01/052021/01/16 by Nate
An annual tradition here at Spec-Tanks is posting last year’s aquarium journal.  I understand they are not compelling reading, but I hope that someone finds the information Share on Facebook &n... Read More
VCA Random Flow Generator for Fluval Spec Aquariums

Vivid Creative Aquatics Random Flow Generator for Fluval Spec Aquariums

Posted on 2020/09/062020/12/30 by Nate
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
bazooka in-tank co2 diffuser in a nano planted aquarium

How to Clean Your Planted Aquarium’s CO2 Diffuser

Posted on 2020/05/17 by Nate
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
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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
dry fertilizers for planted aquariums ei dosing

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
In-Line CO2 Diffuser 12/16

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
Finnex Planted+ HLC on Fluval Spec V Aquarium

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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