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Water chemistry can seem extremely difficult for a beginner. Plus not everyone likes chemistry. However, learning the basics of water chemistry will help you understand how your aquarium works and our experts can explain complicated issues in an reader-friendly way. You will learn how biological filtration works in an aquarium and what nitrification, denitrification and maturation of the aquarium are about. How to prepare water for different types of aquariums? Why are water changes so important? You will learn about the basic issues of water parameters, such as: pH of the water and how to regulate it, carbonate and non-carbonate hardness, conductivity and alkalinity and how they can be regulated in an aquarium.
We will also discuss other interesting issues related to aquarium water chemistry. You will learn what biological decalcification of water is and how it affects your tank. Experts will also explain the importance of each element in its proper functioning. Particularly interesting element is iron (Fe) and its availability in the aquarium.
This is another article about phosphorus. This time, we’ll focus on how phosphorus affects fish in an aquarium. If you haven’t read the previous articles Phosphorus in the aquarium – … Read More
To understand the processes that take place in an aquarium, it is worth looking to natural environments. For this reason, as a continuation of the discussion on phosphorus in aquariums, … Read More
The topic of phosphorus returns to aquarium forums like a boomerang. Aquarists frequently ask how it affects water quality, plant and algae growth, and fish health. Many of these questions … Read More
Over the years, many myths and misunderstandings have emerged regarding the use of boiled water in aquariums. Although fewer and fewer aquarists choose to use it in their home tanks, … Read More
Aquarium maturation is a process that occurs in any new tank, and handling this stage correctly can help you to avoid many serious problems. So what to do when you … Read More
Nitrification is a process that anyone who is interested in aquaristics is sure to hear about. Is it a difficult to understand? It would seem so, especially if we wanted … Read More
