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IFC Aquarium Fertilizer Calculator
IFC Fert Cal v1.2b5
Another dosing calculator, gives a good picture of required dosing amounts and calculated results
A video series, with a step by step guide on how to setup a low tech tank for beginners
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and dark septate fungi in plants associated with aquatic environments
1.0
substrate fungi in our aquariums?
🌿 Different videos explaining the different substrate/soil types 🌿
Databases with complete details about almost everything: plants, fish, snails ... etc.
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Benefits of Yugang reactor
Calculate the reactor dimensions
Overflow mode, regulator mode, pH/CO2 controller
Overflow mode, step by step instruction
Regulator mode, pH/CO2 controller mode, step by...
This all happened over a year ago, but I realize how many people this could help, so I'm posting here hoping someone can benefit from it!
My 140gallon, 150x60x60 rimless tank was all set up. Plumbing installed, stand built, 400+lb aquarium moved onto the stand...
More than 600 POUNDS of...
Aquascaping is aquatic gardening – the art of arranging plants, rocks, driftwood and other elements to create a beautiful underwater landscape. In practice, aquascapers treat their aquarium like a miniature nature scene or garden, balancing aesthetics and plant health. This hobby took off in...
Lighting is often called the “heartbeat” of a successful planted aquarium. It is the invisible thread that ties together all other elements—nutrients, CO₂, and substrate—into a thriving aquatic ecosystem. Whether you're just beginning your aquascaping journey or you're a seasoned hobbyist...
# How to Take the Best Pictures of a Planted Aquarium Using an iPhone or Android Phone
Capturing the beauty of a planted aquarium through photography can be a rewarding yet challenging task. Whether you're trying to showcase the vivid colors of your fish, the intricate details of aquatic...
A Brief and Incomplete History of Aquascaping
I’m guessing Raymond also frowned upon deep sea divers, sunken galleons, and treasure chests too, and with good reason.”
A book published in 1970 entitled The Complete Guide to Freshwater Tropical Fish, edited by Raymond Legge, makes one of the...
The Soil Substrate Planted Tank - a How to Guide
...or, Zen and an Introduction to the Art of Underwater Gardening with Soil or Dirt...
...or, The "Hybrid-Energy" Approach.
Introduction
In writing this, I hope to illustrate that using soil substrate offers a range of possibilities, and that...
Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way.
This quote from Eduardo De Bono captures how I think about Filipe Oliveira’s aquascaping. He’s an artist that pushes boundaries to move art forward. His famous treescapes are just an example...
I met Jeff Miotke at the 2015 Aquatic Gardeners Association Convention in beautiful Washington, DC. At the time, he was relatively unknown in the aquascaping community but, when I saw his aquascapes, I was flat out amazed! As I wrote in an interview I did with him in 2016 that became ScapeFu...
I am so pleased to bring you my interview with Josh Sim. If you don't know who he is, you should take some time to get to know him. He is one of the world's top aquascapers and consistently ranks in the top works in contests around the globe including the prestigious IAPLC where he's won Grand...
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Over the past ten years, I’ve guided countless hobbyists in mastering the art and techniques of aquascaping. I have always wanted to make this film to serve as a starting resource for them to accelerate the learning curve. They say a picture is worth a t
