Like in the normal world, the need for carbon dioxide and oxygen balance is equally important for the underwater. So if you have a community aquarium at home with live plants, be assured that they need proper Co2 levels. The primary reason is because
If your aquarium is full of plant life, or you want it to be full of plant life, then you need a CO2 diffuser to help! This is hands down one of the most important things that you can add to a tank or
Aquarium plants certainly do better with Co2, but not every plant needs it. That’s because each plant has a different energy, i.e., high and low energy. High energy aquatic plants are dependent on Co2, fertilizer, and strong water movement. But low energy plants can
The CO2 diffuser is a part of your CO2 regulation system. The CO2 regulation system usually consists of a CO2 regulator, CO2 cylinder (the source of CO2), and the CO2 diffuser. The diffuser is an add-on or standalone device and its main purpose is
If you like to keep live plants in your aquarium, you are familiar with the process of photosynthesis or at least know the basics of it. The process of photosynthesis is a part of the life of the plants when they use light, water,
If you’re just starting a planted tank, you’re likely trying to figure out specifically what you’re supposed to be doing. You’ve heard about proper lighting, this thing called ‘Watts Per Gallon’ and PAR, injecting CO2 (or not), and apparently ‘dosing’ your plants. This article
Introduction Flowering Plants will be an ideal choice for your tank if you’ve just been introduced to growing your aquarium plants or if you just want to spice up your tank. Flowering aquarium plants exist in a variety of forms, sizes, and colors. They
Cichlids are long-living fish. If you care for them well, they can live up to 10 years. There are thousands of Cichlid varieties, but they all succumb to the same illnesses. Even though the ideal lifespan of a Cichlid is much more, certain factors
Many people like the peace and calm of having a beautiful fish tank. People who want this should get an aquarium with cold water. Fish that live in cold water seem to be very interesting. Getting some live plants for your aquarium may seem
When it comes to sprucing up an aquarium tank and making it more visually appealing, there are many paths to go down. You could add lots of colorful rocks on the floor of the tank that reflects light beautifully, or could you buy a
You might have heard about cycling a tank from a lot of hobbyists as well as from your local fish store owner. But, what does it mean? And how long does it take? You might have gotten a new fish, and you were advised
When the word gravel comes to mind, you probably think of building materials or the stuff that crunches under your tires when you pull into a parking lot. However, gravel has other uses! It might surprise you to know this, but many use gravel