Anaerobic bacteria in an aquarium – horror or standard?
If you ask a random aquarist if there are any places in their aquarium where there is no oxygen, most will certainly answer “no” right away without a second thought. … Read More
Category: Water chemistry
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.
Iron (Fe) in the aquarium
Over the years, a lot of myths about iron (Fe) in the aquarium have been created. Therefore, many aquarists do not consider the necessity of dosing this element into the … Read More
The pH buffers in the aquarium
Depending on their level of expertise, aquarists tend to interfere more or less in the chemical composition of aquarium water. While these parameters can and often must be adjusted as … Read More
Calcium deposits in the aquarium and biogenic decalcification
Over time calcium deposits will appear in every home aquarium. They most often form on the edges of glass, at the places where water surface meets the air, and on … Read More
How to adjust the pH of the aquarium water
In an average decorative aquarium you do not need to regulate the pH value of the water, unless the tap water we have is extremely unsuitable for fish. Therefore, a beginner aquarium hobbyist usually … Read More