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Living On the Edge – New Fluval Edge Aquariums

marinebioblog — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:10:08 +0000

Living in the Edge is actually more like it, with Hagen’s new aquarium the Fluval Edge. Unlike many of the other new nano or desktop aquariums that have come out in the last few years, the Edge is something different. Difficult to describe, and easy on the eyes, this cool little 6 gallon aquarium gives [...]

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Living On the Edge – New Fluval Edge Aquariums

Building a Paludarium – an Upcoming Winter Project

marinebioblog — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:41:23 +0000

Patty here. So, Summer is rapidly passing us by, and before we know it, Fall will be upon us. I always dread the end of warm days for my plants. After perfectly sunny and humid days provide them with perfect conditions to thrive, I have to shove the plants into every spare corner and windowsill of [...]

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Building a Paludarium – an Upcoming Winter Project

A Community Aquarium for Fishes, Shrimp and Frogs – West African Oddities – Part 3

marinebioblog — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:13:37 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Parts I and II of this article for general information and for details concerning the care of elephant nosed and butterfly fishes. Dwarf Clawed or African Dwarf Underwater Frog, Hymenochirus boettgeri, H. curtipes This tiny (males to 1 inch, females to 1.4 inches) aquatic frog is a real pleasure to keep. It [...]

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A Community Aquarium for Fishes, Shrimp and Frogs – West African Oddities – Part 3

Essential Nutrients for the Planted Aquarium

marinebioblog — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:13:03 +0000

Essential Nutrients for the Planted Aquarium Brandon here. Anyone who gardens or keeps houseplants knows that plants need a boost once in awhile to look their best and maintain lush, consistant, healthy growth. Aquarium plants are no exception, but it may be difficult to decide which supplement to use. Here is an overview of some of [...]

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Essential Nutrients for the Planted Aquarium

A Community Aquarium for Fishes, Shrimp and Frogs – West African Oddities – Part 1

marinebioblog — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:40:57 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The subjects of this article are often sold in pet stores as "curiosities" to be added to aquariums housing typical tropical fishes. Unfortunately, due to their unique dietary requirements and feeding methods, none do well in such situations. As most hobbyists are unaware of their fascinating behaviors, tanks are rarely set up [...]

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A Community Aquarium for Fishes, Shrimp and Frogs – West African Oddities – Part 1

Fish Husbandry in a New Aquarium – Common Aquarium Questions

marinebioblog — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:01:39 +0000

The Marine Bio staff That Fish Place gets a lot of questions about husbandry of fish and inverts in aquariums. When adding any new inhabitant to an aquarium we recommend researching the conditions, max size, and temperament of the species you are interested in to ensure that it will be a good fit for your [...]

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Fish Husbandry in a New Aquarium – Common Aquarium Questions

Algae and Plants for Brackish Water Aquariums – Part II: Adapting Freshwater Plants to Brackish Aquariums

marinebioblog — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:28:11 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Please see Part I of this article for information concerning typical brackish water plants and algae. A number of well-known freshwater aquarium plants adjust quite nicely to brackish water. Given the great variety of species that are available, I'm sure many others will be found. Experimenting With Freshwater Plants If you are of a mind [...]

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Algae and Plants for Brackish Water Aquariums – Part II: Adapting Freshwater Plants to Brackish Aquariums

Algae and Plants for Brackish Water Aquariums

marinebioblog — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:29:44 +0000

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. The culture of live algae and plants in brackish aquariums has not been given much attention, and few plants native to estuaries and similar environments are commercially available. However, as with fresh water tanks, live plants add a whole new dimension to aquarium-keeping, and are extremely interesting in their own right. In brackish [...]

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Algae and Plants for Brackish Water Aquariums

A Simple CO2 Solution for the Planted Aquarium

marinebioblog — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:51:44 +0000

Brandon here. If you're like me and want to get the best growth and color out of your planted aquarium, you'll probably want to add CO2 to your tank at some point. The addition of CO2, in conjunction with adequate lighting, will greatly increase the rate of growth of your aquatic plants and is almost [...]

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A Simple CO2 Solution for the Planted Aquarium

Winners of the 2008 ADA Aquatic Design Aquascaping Contest Announced

marinebioblog — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:00:41 +0000

Brandon here. Now that pond season is over, lots of aquarists are looking for the opportunity for those aquatic green thumbs to keep busy all winter long. Much of the time planted set-ups are overlooked for the more elaborate (and more expensive) saltwater reef tanks. I personally find a lot of enjoyment in keeping my [...]

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Winners of the 2008 ADA Aquatic Design Aquascaping Contest Announced