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Does Your Aquarium Have Enough Surface Agitation?

By Luke • Jun 29th, 2009 • Category: Water Quality

You may notice from time to time that the surface of your aquarium water builds up an oily-looking film. This is common. This is especially common in aquariums with minimal surface agitation. Read on to learn what you need to do to create better surface agitation.



Aquarium Water Quality – How Good Is Your Aquarium Water?

By Luke • Nov 3rd, 2008 • Category: Water Quality

Have you thought about the quality of the water you put in your aquarium? If you just dump water in, without taking the time to properly condition the water, you could be doing a disservice to your aquatic life.



Phosphate Control in Saltwater Aquariums

By Luke • Oct 12th, 2008 • Category: Water Quality

Phosphate control in saltwater aquariums is an important issue that can often be overlooked by saltwater aquarium owners.