Cleaning and maintaining your aquarium Cleaning your aquarium with a gravel siphon is recommended and removing 25% of the water. Dependent of size of tank,stock levels and feeding etc. A gravel siphon picks up all waste material like excess food and detritus (fish poo). This prevents it becoming toxic to the fish as it breaks
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Cloudy water in a new fish Tank?One of the most common aquarium owner questions and complaints for new fish owners is on the topic of cloudy or milky aquarium water. What does it mean? Why does it happen? And how can I fix it? The good news is that cloudy water isn’t necessarily an emergency situation. In fact, there are some
One of the most common aquarium owner questions and complaints for new fish owners is on the topic of cloudy or milky aquarium water. What does it mean? Why does it happen? And how can I fix it? The good news is that cloudy water isn’t necessarily an emergency situation. In fact, there are some
Changes to freight costsas of 04/06/2020 Flat rate cost has changed from $5 inc GST to $6 inc GST This is due to increased costs that have come about due to freight cost increases recently. Also the to qualify for free shipping has increased from $49 to $99.
as of 04/06/2020 Flat rate cost has changed from $5 inc GST to $6 inc GST This is due to increased costs that have come about due to freight cost increases recently. Also the to qualify for free shipping has increased from $49 to $99.
How much substrate does your Aquarium need?Substrate can be one of the most visual aspects of your aquarium. This alongside plants can really create the most wonderful environment for your coral or fish. The depth of your substrate needs to be understood depending on what substrate and what plants you are using. This has led me to do some research to
Substrate can be one of the most visual aspects of your aquarium. This alongside plants can really create the most wonderful environment for your coral or fish. The depth of your substrate needs to be understood depending on what substrate and what plants you are using. This has led me to do some research to
Water ParametersMaintaining water quality and the ideal aquarium temperature Testing Water In nature, waste products from decaying matter, fish waste and other animal waste are naturally filtered. The harmful ammonia and nitrites are removed by bacteria and plant life. The substrate at the bottom of a body of water will absorb harmful chemicals and decaying matter
Maintaining water quality and the ideal aquarium temperature Testing Water In nature, waste products from decaying matter, fish waste and other animal waste are naturally filtered. The harmful ammonia and nitrites are removed by bacteria and plant life. The substrate at the bottom of a body of water will absorb harmful chemicals and decaying matter
New Retail Store!14/102C Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville, Waitakere City, Auckland We are in the process of signing a lease which will give Aquatic Depot Ltd a brick and mortar retail presences in Hobsonville, Auckland. We expect to have the lease negotiations finalized within the month. However parts of the site still have construction work ongoing and we will
14/102C Hobsonville Road, Hobsonville, Waitakere City, Auckland We are in the process of signing a lease which will give Aquatic Depot Ltd a brick and mortar retail presences in Hobsonville, Auckland. We expect to have the lease negotiations finalized within the month. However parts of the site still have construction work ongoing and we will
Disposal of dead fishThis article is going to solely deal with disposal and not causation. Just the best way to dispose of your departed pet. Loosing a fish is an unfortunate part of the hobby. So of a process it like we were pulling a dead plant out of our tank other are very emotional of about the
This article is going to solely deal with disposal and not causation. Just the best way to dispose of your departed pet. Loosing a fish is an unfortunate part of the hobby. So of a process it like we were pulling a dead plant out of our tank other are very emotional of about the
Aquarium pHAquarium pH Depending on the fish in your Aquarium, certain species prefer different Aquarium pH levels. Many people are confused as to what the pH is, or how you manage it. First, let’s identify what the abbreviation “pH” represents. pH stands for potential hydrogen. In other words, pH measures how acidic or alkaline the aquarium
Aquarium pH Depending on the fish in your Aquarium, certain species prefer different Aquarium pH levels. Many people are confused as to what the pH is, or how you manage it. First, let’s identify what the abbreviation “pH” represents. pH stands for potential hydrogen. In other words, pH measures how acidic or alkaline the aquarium
Carbon Dioxide CO2HOW DO I USE CO2 IN MY AQUARIUM? Carbon dioxide is essential to plant growth. Carbon dioxide in its purest form is a gas, but like oxygen it can be readily disolved in water. Aquatic plants utilize this disolved carbon dioxide to photosynthesize in a similar way that grass or a tree in a garden
HOW DO I USE CO2 IN MY AQUARIUM? Carbon dioxide is essential to plant growth. Carbon dioxide in its purest form is a gas, but like oxygen it can be readily disolved in water. Aquatic plants utilize this disolved carbon dioxide to photosynthesize in a similar way that grass or a tree in a garden
Snails in your tank?Above: Brown Ramshorn snail front, Red Ramshorn snail back. And some dirty glass! OK, so some snails hitched a ride on some plants you got from the local pet store, and before you know it, they’re everywhere! You’re now worried; Will they eat my plants? Will they add to the extra bioload? How do I get rid of
Above: Brown Ramshorn snail front, Red Ramshorn snail back. And some dirty glass! OK, so some snails hitched a ride on some plants you got from the local pet store, and before you know it, they’re everywhere! You’re now worried; Will they eat my plants? Will they add to the extra bioload? How do I get rid of
5 Common Fish Diseases Plus Prevention and CuresOne of the most tragic events that could happen to your aquarium is that your loveable tank mates could get sick and die of a disease that you were unaware of how to cure. This post is here to help explain the top 5 most common aquarium fish diseases and how to fix them so
One of the most tragic events that could happen to your aquarium is that your loveable tank mates could get sick and die of a disease that you were unaware of how to cure. This post is here to help explain the top 5 most common aquarium fish diseases and how to fix them so
Eight Tips to Keep Your Freshwater Fish Happy and Healthy8 Tips If you want freshwater fish as aquarium pets, you need to know how to care for them. To keep your fish happy and healthy, following these tips will help make maintaining an aquarium fairly easy and trouble-free. Acclimate your new fish. Fish are fragile.When introducing a new fish to your tank consider Temperature or
8 Tips If you want freshwater fish as aquarium pets, you need to know how to care for them. To keep your fish happy and healthy, following these tips will help make maintaining an aquarium fairly easy and trouble-free. Acclimate your new fish. Fish are fragile.When introducing a new fish to your tank consider Temperature or