When your reef tank has been up and running for a while and you begin to add more corals, testing will begin to show that the key elements of calcium, carbonate and magnesium are slowly depleting. You can add solutions of these elements manually but that is both time-consuming and prone to error. So, it’s … Read more
Out there, on a real coral reef, corals find all the chemical elements they need to grow and thrive from the natural seawater all around them. They have evolved over millennia to utilise those abundant elements, particularly Calcium and Carbonate, to construct their skeletons, and there is, in effect, an infinite supply available to them. … Read more
Good husbandry is essential if you want to keep your saltwater fish tank and all its inhabitants healthy. That means regularly testing all the key parameters and not just those that may be toxic like Ammonia and Nitrite. Calcium, Carbonate and Magnesium are used by corals as they grow so you need to closely monitor … Read more
Testing the various parameters in your saltwater tank is one of the most important of your ongoing maintenance tasks. Saltwater fish and corals can be very sensitive to swings in some parameters resulting in unnecessary stress and even loss. With a newer tank, the focus will be on testing ammonia, nitrite and nitrate as the … Read more
Good water quality is the hallmark of good fish keeping. If you want your freshwater fish tank and its inhabitants to be healthy then you’ll need to test the water regularly. The water may look clear but it could be contaminated with levels that are harmful to your fish or lead to excessive algae growth. … Read more
It’s been said that fish tank owners are not just keepers of fish but also keepers of water… Our aim is to keep our tank water clean and well filtered and create the best environment for our fish. But just because the water looks clean doesn’t mean it’s necessarily completely healthy for our fish tank … Read more
An aquarium temperature controller is a fail-safe device that sits between your aquarium heater and your electrical wall outlet. They not only control the temperature of your aquarium but also protect it from any potential heater failures. An aquarium temperature controller can also be used to keep an aquarium cool in hot weather. Sensors in … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the magic of a saltwater fish tank with its stunning and unusual fish, mysterious rockwork and beautiful corals. A glimpse of an exotic coral reef right there in your living room! So, if you want to know how to start a saltwater fish tank we have all the information you’ll need. … Read more
A good aquarium heater should last for years. However, some are better than others and there’s a bewildering number to pick from. What size aquarium heater do you need? Which is better, titanium or glass? We aim to help you choose by showing you the best rated aquarium heaters available. Top 5 Best Rated Aquarium … Read more
What is an Aquarium Temperature Controller A temperature controller is a separate device, independent of your aquarium heater, to control the temperature of your aquarium. They usually have three main components:- How do Aquarium Temperature Controllers Work Once the desired temperature has been set, the controller monitors the temperature in the aquarium using the probe, … Read more