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Aquarium Seasoning is Better Than Aquarium Cycling (and Here’s Why) - Aquarium Co-Op
Aquarium Seasoning is Better Than Aquarium Cycling (and Here’s Why)
Let’s change the conversation from “cycled aquarium” to “seasoned aquarium.” A mature fish tank can solve many problems that a newly cycled tank cannot.
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5 Easy Methods for Cooling Aquarium Water During a Heat Wave - Aquarium Co-Op
5 Easy Methods for Cooling Aquarium Water During a Heat Wave
During the summer, it can be a struggle to keep the water cool enough for aquarium fish. Try our top 5 techniques for lowering the temperature to tolerable levels.
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7 Reasons Why Your Aquarium Water Has Bubbles or Foaming - Aquarium Co-Op
7 Reasons Why Your Aquarium Water Has Bubbles or Foaming
Bubbles in aquarium water can happen for either beneficial or harmful reasons, so let’s talk about what to watch out for and how to fix the problem if needed.
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How (and How Often) to Test Aquarium Water for Healthy Fish and Plants - Aquarium Co-Op
How (and How Often) to Test Aquarium Water for Healthy Fish and Plants
Regular water testing is vital for monitoring the health of your aquarium fish and plants, so let’s talk about which tests you need and when to use them.
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Is Nitrate Good or Bad for Your Aquarium? - Aquarium Co-Op
Is Nitrate Good or Bad for Your Aquarium?
Nitrate is a natural byproduct of the aquarium ecosystem, but many fishkeepers are concerned about its effects. Learn the truth about nitrate and how to keep the right balance.
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How to Set Up (and Maintain) a Brackish Aquarium - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Set Up (and Maintain) a Brackish Aquarium
Are you a little bored with freshwater fishkeeping? Try something new by keeping a brackish tank with all new animals like the figure 8 puffer, bumblebee gobies, and mudskippers.
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How to Customize Your Aquarium Filter with Filter Media - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Customize Your Aquarium Filter with Filter Media
Most filters can be modified by changing the types of mechanical, biological, and chemical filter media used inside. Let’s talk about the different kinds, the functions they serve, and which...
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How to Clear Up a Cloudy Fish Tank - Aquarium Co-Op
How to Clear Up a Cloudy Fish Tank
Cloudy water can be very frustrating, since it prevents you from fully enjoying your beautiful fish tank. In this article, we explore the many reasons why your aquarium may look...
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The Fish Keeper’s Guide to pH, GH, and KH - Aquarium Co-Op
The Fish Keeper’s Guide to pH, GH, and KH
pH, GH, and KH are terms commonly used in water chemistry, but there is a lot of confusion surrounding them in the freshwater aquarium hobby. This practical guide for beginners...
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The Easy Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle for Aquariums - Aquarium Co-Op
The Easy Guide to the Nitrogen Cycle for Aquariums
Are you getting started with your first fish tank? Then you may have heard of something called the “aquarium nitrogen cycle,” followed by a bunch of complicated scientific terms and...
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Freshwater Fish Tank Cycling - How to Prepare for New Fish - Aquarium Co-Op
Freshwater Fish Tank Cycling - How to Prepare for New Fish
Have you ever seen a fish in the wild living in pure, crystal clear water with no other contaminants? Probably not. That’s because life doesn’t flourish in “pristine” conditions, but...
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How Often Do You Have to Change Water in a Fish Tank? - Aquarium Co-Op
How Often Do You Have to Change Water in a Fish Tank?
To mimic nature, we as hobbyists many times, need to do water changes. Most waterways have very low nitrates in the water because wastes are constantly being flushed downstream. Unfortunately for us,...
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