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What Is Alkalinity In Aquariums
Aquarium | Alkalinity | Freshwater | Water Parameters | Water pH

What Is Alkalinity In Aquariums (and why is it important?)

ByJon O'Connell June 19, 2023

If you are a new aquarium owner, all the different water parameters and how they are related may need to be clarified. Alkalinity is one aspect of water chemistry that…

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image showing test strips for how to raise the alkalinity in a freshwater aquarium
Aquarium | Alkalinity | Freshwater | Water Parameters

6 Ways How To Raise The Alkalinity In A Freshwater Aquarium

ByJon O'Connell June 19, 2023

One of the key water quality parameters in a fish tank is alkalinity, a measure of the buffering capacity of the water against acid. Alkalinity plays an essential role in…

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How To Lower Alkalinity In Fish Tank
Aquarium | Alkalinity | Freshwater | Water Parameters

How To Lower Alkalinity In Fish Tank Water (Easy solutions)

ByJon O'Connell June 19, 2023

Maintaining the correct water chemistry in a fish tank is important to the health of your fish, and sometimes it may be necessary to lower the alkalinity in your aquarium….

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How To Soften Aquarium Water
Aquarium | Aquarium Cycling | Freshwater | Saltwater | Tank Setup | Water Parameters

How to soften aquarium water (Quick and easy tips)

ByJon O'Connell June 19, 2023

Learning how to soften aquarium water is an excellent tool for fish keepers to have in their arsenal. Water softening can be achieved by either chemical or natural means, both…

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Fish Tank pH Levels - Guide For Fishkeepers
Aquarium | Freshwater | Saltwater | Water Parameters | Water pH

Fish Tank pH Levels (An easy guide for fishkeepers)

ByJon O'Connell June 19, 2023

Whether you are a serious fishkeeper or just a gentle hobbyist, you should familiarize yourself with the subject of “Fish Tank pH Levels.” Water pH (power of hydrogen) is measured…

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How Do You Oxygenate A Fish Tank
Aquarium | Freshwater | Water Parameters

How Do You Oxygenate A Fish Tank (and why you need to)

ByJon O'Connell June 19, 2023

There are several things to learn as an aquarist, and keeping your fish tank properly aerated is vital for healthy fish. Oxygen plays an important role in an aquarium, such…

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