Mattenfilter is an effective and affordable alternative to more expensive and complicated option, canister filter and hang on the back filter. Compared to the regular sponge filter, it has larger surface area. Using an air pump is a popular option for providing the water flow but I don’t like the noise from the air pump. […]
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Tips for cycling the fish tank
Properly cycling your fish tank is critical for starting up your aquarium. Introduce fish prematurely can cause ammonia spike which can be lethal for your fish. Here are some tips for you to properly cycle your fish tank: Starting your aquarium for matured aquarium: Adding any materials (water, filter and substrate) from and old aquarium […]
Aquascaping is a constantly evolving and learning process
Restarting my old hobby I was cleaning out my basement. I found out that my 10 gallon and 55 gallon tank were sitting on shelf. The were hided behind a pile of cardboard boxes fully of junkies. Next to it are buckets of gravels and Rubbermaid tub full of aquarium equipment. I still remembered how […]