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Second paper from Wong and Boyce
Scientific study of Bucephalandra
IFC Aquarium Fertilizer Calculator
IFC Fert Cal v1.2b5
Another dosing calculator, gives a good picture of required dosing amounts and calculated results
A video series, with a step by step guide on how to setup a low tech tank for beginners
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and dark septate fungi in plants associated with aquatic environments
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substrate fungi in our aquariums?
🌿 Different videos explaining the different substrate/soil types 🌿
Databases with complete details about almost everything: plants, fish, snails ... etc.
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Dialing in CO2
Quick note on pH drop as a tool for CO2:
I've tested extensively in different KH tanks, and find that "pH drop" methods vary as wildly as trying to read a "ppm number" from drop checkers colors. A 1.0pH drop (from degassed) does not equal 30ppm in low KH tanks, or high KH tanks. The range seems...
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Testing test kits: Hanna High-Range Nitrate Colorimeter for Freshwater + Rocco's Freshwater...
After testing the Salifert NO3, PO4, and K kits earlier this year, my confidence in using these kits grew. They're great for general assessment of EI-dosed tanks; for example, "is my NO3 at or around 20ppm? Then I'm good!"
However, I've been experimenting with a nonlimiting (EI) dosing...
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Benefits of Yugang reactor
Calculate the reactor dimensions
Overflow mode, regulator mode, pH/CO2 controller
Overflow mode, step by step instruction
Regulator mode, pH/CO2 controller mode, step by...
This all happened over a year ago, but I realize how many people this could help, so I'm posting here hoping someone can benefit from it!
My 140gallon, 150x60x60 rimless tank was all set up. Plumbing installed, stand built, 400+lb aquarium moved onto the stand...
More than 600 POUNDS of...
Aquascaping is aquatic gardening – the art of arranging plants, rocks, driftwood and other elements to create a beautiful underwater landscape. In practice, aquascapers treat their aquarium like a miniature nature scene or garden, balancing aesthetics and plant health. This hobby took off in...
Lighting is often called the “heartbeat” of a successful planted aquarium. It is the invisible thread that ties together all other elements—nutrients, CO₂, and substrate—into a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Whether you're just beginning your aquascaping journey or you're a seasoned hobbyist...
# How to Take the Best Pictures of a Planted Aquarium Using an iPhone or Android Phone
Capturing the beauty of a planted aquarium through photography can be a rewarding yet challenging task. Whether you're trying to showcase the vivid colors of your fish, the intricate details of aquatic...
A Brief and Incomplete History of Aquascaping
I’m guessing Raymond also frowned upon deep sea divers, sunken galleons, and treasure chests too, and with good reason.”
A book published in 1970 entitled The Complete Guide to Freshwater Tropical Fish, edited by Raymond Legge, makes one of the...
The Soil Substrate Planted Tank - a How to Guide
...or, Zen and an Introduction to the Art of Underwater Gardening with Soil or Dirt...
...or, The "Hybrid-Energy" Approach.
Introduction
In writing this, I hope to illustrate that using soil substrate offers a range of possibilities, and that...
Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way.
This quote from Eduardo De Bono captures how I think about Filipe Oliveira’s aquascaping. He’s an artist that pushes boundaries to move art forward. His famous treescapes are just an example...
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Over the past ten years, I’ve guided countless hobbyists in mastering the art and techniques of aquascaping. I have always wanted to make this film to serve as a starting resource for them to accelerate the learning curve. They say a picture is worth a t
