How does nitrification (nitrogen cycle) in an aquarium proceed?
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
Category: Water chemistry
Not everyone likes chemistry. It is certainly not an easy field of science. However, learning about the chemistry of water will help you to understand how your aquarium works. Our experts explain complicated issues in an accessible way.
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
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