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Product Review: Fluval 205

Ripper Hollow | December 26th 2009 by Beau Liening

I’ve been using the Fluval 205 for a little over a year now, and I love it.  I have it installed on my 26 gallon planted aquarium.  I use the Fluval foam sponges, Fluval Pre-Filter and the Fluval Bio-Max.  This cannister filter is for aquari read more

ripperhollow

Looks Like I’m Getting a New Kind of Algae

Ripper Hollow | December 15th 2009 by Beau Liening

It looks like I’m getting a new type of algae (new to me at least). I believe it’s BBA, black beard algae. I’ve increased my CO2 to about 4 bps instead of 2 1/2, so I’ll check my water parameters in a few days to see how that read more

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What to Feed Saltwater Fish Aquariums

Fish-TV | December 14th 2009 by Camaro Racer

Saltwater Reef Aquariums, Anyone who has ever had a pet knows that one of the first things a responsible pet owner does is make sure their pet has a balanced diet. They know that the healthy their pets eat, the more likely they are to lead long and h read more

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Neon Tetras

Ripper Hollow | December 11th 2009 by Beau Liening

When I started my 26 gallon bowfront aquarium a few months back, I started out with 10 neon tetras. I only have 7 left at this point. I’m not sure why I lost 3, but the others are very healthy. I plan on getting at least 4 more in the near futu read more

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Nutrient Deficiency or Algae?

Ripper Hollow | December 9th 2009 by Beau Liening

I have a strange nutrient deficiency (or something) going on with one of my plants. the leaves are curling and turning black. The black parts are fairly rough to the touch. I’m also still having trouble with string hair algae. I change 50% wat read more

Dankuna

Lisbon Oceanarium

Trip advisor for vacation packages and cheap holidays | December 8th 2009 by Dankuna

Lisbon Oceanarium The Oceanarium in Lisbon, Portugal is an oceanarium dedicated to the ocean. It is located in the Parque das Nacoes, which was the exhibition grounds for the Expo ‘98. The building was complete in 1996 and is the work of the ar read more

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Adding an Oyster to the Ecosystem Inside a Saltwater Aquarium

Karmas for Decorating | December 4th 2009 by Karen Shain

Saltwater aquariums can make a lovely addition to a home, and are a source of endless fascination to young and old alike. The different fish and plant life which are capable of living in a saltwater aquarium are both exotic and beautiful, and provide read more

ripperhollow

A Photo Of My New Scape

Ripper Hollow | December 3rd 2009 by Beau Liening

It’s been a few days since I re-scaped my 26 gallon aquarium. You can find more photos here, and my aquarium journal here. Related posts:The Re-Scape Of My 26 Gallon AquariumEHEIM 2232 EccoPlanning My 20G El Natural Aquarium read more

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The Re-Scape Of My 26 Gallon Aquarium

Ripper Hollow | November 30th 2009 by Beau Liening

I finally re-scaped my 26 gallon aquarium. I took out all my plants, and put in my driftwood that I boiled and soaked the other night, and replanted all my old and new plants. I started fearing that I was running out of space. Indeed, I started to read more

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A Paludarium, part 3

Drs. Foster & Smith Pet Blog | November 27th 2009

See the most recent changes I've made to the paludarium, or "water garden terrarium," that I keep in my cubicle, and help me come up with more plants to add to it! read more

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The Ultimate Guide To Freshwater Aquariums.

Fishing 1 by 1 | November 27th 2009 by zc

Information On How To Setup And Maintain Freshwater Aquarium At Home. This Including, Choosing The Right Tank, Keeping Fishes, Filters, Substrate, Location And Many More… The Ultimate Guide To Freshwater Aquariums. read more

ripperhollow

Ordered New Aquarium Plants

Ripper Hollow | November 24th 2009 by Beau Liening

I ordered a bunch of new plants for my aquarium this week. These include crypts, anubias, mosses, and a carpet plant. Here’s a list: Crypt wendtii Anubias nana Anubia minima Crypt parva Christmas moss (for moss wall) Weeping moss (for moss wall read more

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EHEIM 2232 Ecco

Ripper Hollow | November 24th 2009 by Beau Liening

I recently purchased an EHEIM 2232 Ecco External Canister Filter for my 20 gallon el natural tank. I installed it on my 26 gallon high tech aquarium to seed it with beneficial bacteria. I really like this filter. It was super easy to set up. The on read more

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Planning My 20G El Natural Aquarium

Ripper Hollow | November 21st 2009 by Beau Liening

So I’ve been planning my second aquarium setup. It’s going to be “El Natural” style, also called “Low Tech.” I’ll be using a base substrate of Miracle Gro Organic Choice soil and a cap of Tropic Isle Tahiti read more

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3D Aquarium 1.1 for the iPhone - the Answer for Busy Pet Lovers

Iphone News @ Desinformado.com | November 19th 2009 by whatz

raiX UG today released 3D Aquarium 1.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch users. This ultra realistic and interactive app is the perfect solution for people who don't have the time, room or money for a live pet. It's also a good way to 'test the waters' befor read more

Heffernan

Churaumi Aquarium – Japan

Prema LaNay (Official Wordpress Blog) | November 19th 2009 by Heffernan

World’s Second Largest Aquarium , Churaumi Aquarium,part of the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park located in Motobu, Okinawa, Japan; capacity: 7,500-cubic meters (1,981,290 gallons) of water; one of the few places where visitors can read more

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ZeroEdge Aquariums Are Like Infinity Pools for your Fish

Craziest Gadgets | November 16th 2009 by Craziest Gadgets

ZeroEdge Aquariums Are Like Infinity Pools for your Fish I had a fishtank growing up but it was nothing compared to these insane aquariums from ZeroEdge. It was a sad day when we came back from vacation and Ernie was floating at the top of tank wit read more

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Lost Aquarium Filter Parts

Ripper Hollow | November 16th 2009 by Beau Liening

So I was going to install my older Fluval 205 filter on my existing 26 gallon aquarium to seed it for the 20 gallon aquarium I’m about to set up. The problem is, is that I lost the two pieces that hold the intake and outflow hoses to the aquar read more

EnzieShahmiri

Coolest Fish Aquaruim

Pet Portraits | November 13th 2009 by Enzie Shahmiri

Recently I saw this no edge aquarium by Zero Edge Aquarium . I like the idea of an aquarium that is not enclosed. Somehow it becomes like a living piece of sculpture, that one can place into different areas of the home. Thank you for read more

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ZeroEdge Aquariums

Sneakhype | November 12th 2009 by Patrick

If you’re anything like me… you’re always on the hunt for the most ballin fishtank that money can buy.  This is certainly one of the most differentiated tanks I have ever come across.  The water spills over all edges… like a read more

mrsmecomber

Spectacular Aquariums

New York Traveler.net | November 12th 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber

Spectacular AquariumsThis post is from read more

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Experts Guide To Saltwater Aquariums Plus 3 Bonus Reports.

marriage counseling | November 11th 2009 by machima san

Expert Advice For Setting Up And Maintaining A Stunning Saltwater Aquarium Filled With Exotic Colorful Fish. After 25 Years Aquarium Storeowner Reveals His Secrets. Revised For 2008. Affiliate Center! Http://affiliate.aquaticexper read more

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Cleaning The Aquarium

Baby Doll Toys, Realistic Baby Dolls, Collectible Baby Dolls | November 4th 2009 by george tirebiter

Aquarium cleaning is a monthly task that must be done weather or not you want to do it. If you do it right the process can be very easy or difficult. The size of your tank can depend on how long it takes to clean. If you have a very big tank, and the read more

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Behind the scenes, undersea, in Monterey

World Zoo Today | October 30th 2009 by Sara - World Zoo Today

By CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS – THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE Dawn is coming soon. The lights are off, the sound system silent, and the beasts of the Monterey Bay Aquarium have the place mostly to themselves: the otters, the anemones, the octopuses, the grea read more

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Labyrinth Aquarium : A Fish Tank Like No Other

Furniture Fashion | October 30th 2009 by John Cavers

Now that is some fish tank! The Labyrinth Aquarium from Opulent Items looks like a space station for fish with its tunnels and six adjoining tanks. The full package is all there including silk plants, 3 lights, filters, air pumps and cleaning equipme read more

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Freshwater Aquariums – Simple Tips To Get You Started

Digitally Connected | October 27th 2009 by cahya

If you have finally decided to take the plunge and own an aquarium there are certain things you should do before plucking down any of your money. First, make a list of everything you want and the type of fish you want to own. You can do this by brow read more

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Aquariums - David Saxby’s Reef Aquarium (extended version)

Home Aquarium | October 25th 2009 by Jay

A 9 minute version of the video of David Saxby's Reef Aquarium. This is regarded as one of the best private marine aquariums in the world. There is a higher resolution version available on our web site. For full specification details on this aquarium read more

tomcrank99

Keeping Dinosaur Eels (Bichirs) in Tropical Freshwater Fish Tank…

Freshwater fishing techniques. | October 24th 2009 by tomcrank

Dinosaur Eel The dinosaur eel is the common name for the Gray Bichir, Polypterus senegalus, but it is a fish, and not an eel. There is more than a dozen species of this fish, but the Gray Bichir Bichir senegalus or the most common and popular among read more

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A Paludarium, part 2

Drs. Foster & Smith Pet Blog | October 22nd 2009

Spots and a button fern... only one of them loved water. Read about how my paludarium got started in Part 1! Once it was established, the paludarium ran very smoothly for several months with only a few changes. The firebelly toads were dubbed †read more

ridinglady

Dwarf Seahorses

All the Creatures | October 21st 2009 by ridinglady

I am old enough to remember when you could buy seahorses in the mail. The advertisements were in the magazines, Fish and Game, Hunting and Outdoors Man. My dad was an avid trout fisherman and he got all the fishing magazines. Of course I would look t read more