Mixed saltwater can be safely stored for long periods of time but the question now becomes, what can we safely store that water in? Many aquarists, myself included, like to store a good amount of...
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This was a question that I asked myself many years ago when I was planning my latest build because I wanted to store both RO/DI water and mixed saltwater so I always have it on hand. Having access to...
Most of you coming from freshwater will have been used to gravel as the substrate in your aquarium, but now you are faced with a plethora of substrates! Which do you use? What grain size? Which...
Candles, Scented Oils & Air Fresheners – Are They Aquarium Safe?
My wife loves candles and those scented oil heaters and it drives me nuts! I swear we have more candles and oils than socks! But, I had to try and provide her with information to prove they were...
This is a question I see asked many, many times all over the forums and I wanted to help inform those of you about using tap/faucet water in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Faucet water...
Are 3D Printed Objects Aquarium Safe? – PLA, ABS, NYLON, PET
The world of 3D printing is rapidly becoming more and more popular in people's homes due to the rapid price reduction in printer technology. Most schools, libraries, and craft clubs have printers...