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• Lysiosquillina maculata
  ...nk. If well fed, smashing mantises can be kept with fast fish that swim in water column (CAUTION!) ...ts as it will cause shell rot and moulting problems. It also requires good flow to prevent shell disease and preferably a protein skimmer. Smashers that li
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• Detritus
  Usually detritus will accumulate in low water flow areas, sumps, edges of rocks, ornaments, etc. ...which will rapidly consume detritus before they too die harmless into the water. Examples are [http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/product.cfm?PROD_ID=01076640
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• Anaerobic
  ...of oxygen and the bacteria takes oxygen from the nitrate molecules in the water (As nitrate molecules are made up of nitrogen and oxygen atoms) thus leavin ...r to reduce nitrate levels in the water by having beds of sand and pumping water slowly through it.
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• Nitrite
  Two forms of nitrite are present in water: the nitrite ion (NO^2-) and the more toxic nitrous acid (HNO<sup *Check your filter is not blocked or has reduced flow. This will kill off your [[nitrifying bacteria]] (the brown mess) in the fi
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• OATA
  ...o keep the industry free of unnecessary legislation, and ensure the smooth flow of business. ...www.ornamentalfish.org/common/acrobat/waterqualitycriteria.pdf PDF file of Water Quality Criteria]
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• Procambarus clarkii
  ...omen forward. By beating her pleopods, or swimmerets, the female creates a water current which drives the fertilized eggs into the swimmerets where they wil :In the wild, they tend to prey on water snails, insect larvae and tadpoles, being mostly predatory and carnivorous
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• Atractosteus spatula
  ...ronments. In the aquarium, it is not too demanding provided that the water flow is not too strong and the lighting is not bright.
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• Synodontis brichardi
  ...g current and plenty of bogwood and rock hiding places. It is sensitive to water quality issues.
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• Salmo trutta
  ...a of a tank, most often taking food from the top and middle regions of the water column, but sometimes off the bottom as well. ...w dissolved oxygen level as these fish are seeking to maximize the flow of water over their gills to achieve a higher rate of counter-current exchange of ox
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• Chromobotia macracanthus
  ...would drop during a heat wave and there would be lots of dead fish in the water which the clowns eat eagerly. When the rains return the fattened clowns bre :Young Clowns love to squeeze into tight areas and also love water flow. Beware of powerhead outlets. There have been young clowns that "disappea
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• Elassoma evergladei
  ...t to Alabama. They are typically found in areas with soft substrates, slow flow, and large amounts of cover, often in the form of plants and often in the s ...ral have no need of a heater and are quite flexible with water parameters. Flow is best kept relatively low, and air powered filters are recommended if fry
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• Sturisoma aureum
  ...ring the day. The tank should be very well filtered with highly oxygenated water, the originate from fast flowing streams in the wild. They are planted tank ...be nervous and shy. Eggs are spawned on a smooth surface in a good flow of water - usually the side of the tank opposite the filter. Eggs hatch after 6-8 da
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• Sinibotia robusta
  ...behaviour can be induced with a water change the previous night and water flow reduced at dawn. No recorded spawning has occurred in the aquarium with th
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• Tetraodon lineatus
  ...vision for good depth perception to potential prey items. They will squirt water from their mouth at gravel or sand to seek partly or fully concealed invert ...allish batches (meal sized portions are ideal) and thaw as required i cool water. Heavy-shelled bivalves may require some breaking or crushing (with pliers
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• Beginner FAQ-Equipment
  ...he tank (especially if the tank is used), check it for leaks. Fill it with water outside and leave it for a week. A leak on your carport is a lot less of a ...pure bleach, not one with other additives). Rinse everything well in clean water, and let everything soak a bit in a solution with a bit of added dechlorina
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• Beginning Fishkeeping-Which Test Kits are Important
  *not cleaning the filter regularly (water can't flow through a clogged filter, where the nitrifying bacteria reside) ...igh and are stressing fish. Take corrective action immediately by changing water and identifying the source of the problem.
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• Beginning Fishkeeping-Long-term Success
  ...and eliminate that cause. Test your nitrate and/or ammonia. Increase your water change volume and/or frequency, or feed your fish less. There are also a nu ...ation rate you may also want to arrange for it to be topped off with fresh water. This is most important in a marine tank, as you don't want the salinity dr
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• Filtration FAQ
  ...get that fish kept in an aquarium are confined to a very small quantity of water as compared to their natural habitats in the wild. In the wild, fish wastes ...This is helpful, but impractical because of the frequency and size of the water changes required.
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• Gas Bubble Disease
  ...t usually the result of [[nitrogen]] gas supersaturating the aquarium tank water. ...ut of the tap the drop in pressure will release these gases trapped in the water.
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• Euphyllia glabrescens
  ...h currents pointed directly at it, but will not survive in a tank with low flow either. This coral benefits from the addition of calcium, strontium, and ot
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• Odontodactylus scyllarus
  ...nk. If well fed, smashing mantises can be kept with fast fish that swim in water column (CAUTION!) ...ts as it will cause shell rot and moulting problems. It also requires good flow to prevent shell disease and preferably a protein skimmer. Smashers that li
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• Activated Carbon
  ...harcoal]] substance which is used in the aquarium to remove chemicals from water. ...black beads which are used in filters to remove certain chemicals from the water.
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• Zoanthus sp
  ...s a moderate flow to move water with poisons away to be cleaned out of the water. Zoanthus or "Zoas" will live under a varity of lighting conditions, howev
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• Anentome helena
  ...urished they only lay one egg at the time,) and eggs are laid singly under water and are often eaten by other tank mates. So typically very slow breeders. :This snail thrives in a well maintained mature tank with good water flow and a high [[GH]] level. It prefers a sandy substrate to sift through.
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• Luciosoma spilopleura
  ...tions should not clutter the upper tank layers. Provide some form of water flow from either a powerhead or a power filter.
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• DIY Plumbing 101
  ...All of the decisions are interrelated. If you decide to increase your goal flow, you might need a bigger [[pump]], that needs a larger pump chamber, or a d ...t of water going back up to the aquarium, affecting your display tank goal flow.
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• CO2 reactor
  ...unter-flow Reactor) is a device that mixes [[CO2|CO₂]] gas with water from the return of a external aquarium filter. ...the bubbles. In this manner the CO₂ gas is in contact with the water for a much longer time than simply placing the CO₂ outlet into
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• Limnobium laevigatum
  ...ter hyacinth. Young plants grow in swirling rosettes which lie flat on the water's surface. A characteristic trait of the young plants is the presence of sp ...a mature tank preferably receiving fertilisation and slow to medium water flow.
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• Back pressure
  ...ay a [[air pump]], producing the initial pressure to work hard against the flow and can cause the device to become damaged as it is doing extra work.
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• Check valve
  A '''Check Valve''' is a simple device used in airline tubing to prevent water running backwards down a air tube and flooding the room. ...below the level of the [[airstone]] then a siphon action can occur and the water ends up pouring out of tank!
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• Filters
  ...he most important piece of equipment in any aquarium. It provides constant water circulation throughout the tank, removes debris, and providse a home for th ...cleaning (which will remove or kill the bacteria), passing on clean, clear water.
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• Flatworm
  ...ke an appearance on the sides of tanks as they attempt to escape the toxic water. ** use powerhead and/or turkey baster to create high flow to dislodge from glass and rockwork, add filter sock/filter floss on drain
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• Venturi
  ...ri is a device used to inject air, most often, or other gasses, into water flow.
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• Considerations in Fishless Cycling
  ...ence was worthwhile until after they went through the frustration, massive water partials, fish deaths, and disease outbreaks of conventional fish cycling. ===Low-alkalinity or low-KH water===
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• Ricordea florida
  :Does best on the bottom. Low light low flow species. Found on the reef in the Caribbean waters around Southern Florida ...py with 200 to 250 PAR. Ricordea will detach if exposed to too much water flow.
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• Cyano Bacteria (Red Slime)
  * too much proteins in the water column * lack of water flow
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• Tylomelania sarasin
  ...any curious fish. The tank mates should be fish and creatures with similar water parameter requirements. :This snail thrives in a well maintained mature tank with good water flow, 5-15 [[GH]], 5-15 [[KH]], 74-82 degrees Farenheit (usually doing better in
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• Palythoa
  ...s a moderate flow to move water with poisons away to be cleaned out of the water. Palythoa or "Palys" will live under a varity of lighting conditions, howe
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• Kalkwasser
  ...No more than two teaspoons of Kalkwasser will desolve in a gallon of RO/DI water.
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• Seriatopora hystrix
  ...nt levels are key to keeping it a bright pink or teal color. Needs stable water parameters to thrive, and adiquate calcium to grow.
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• Bio-film
  '''Bio-film''' (biofilm) is a thin film on the surface of aquarium water, caused by the build up of protein from organic waste material. It is the s ...bow effect. It can also be directly seen by breaking up the surface of the water with a finger or stick to make bubbles. If bubbles form and last for more t
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• Garra flavatra
  :These fish are best kept in a group and provide the tank with a fast water flow, the use of a power head may be needed. They are classed as a peaceful spec
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• Brotia pagodula
  :This snail thrives in a well maintained, high oxygen tank with fast water flow (or high aeration) and a high [[GH]] level. It prefers a sandy substrate to
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• Heteractis magnifica
  ...one's potential huge size. The tank should be well lit and have good water flow. == Flow ==
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• How to, and How Not to, Siphon Manually
  ...re to everybody in the hobby, right? Maybe, maybe not. Do you get aquarium water in your mouth? Have you ever pulled the delivery end of the siphon out of t ...a length of flexible tubing just firm enough not to collapse when full of water and looped over the tank rim. About {{in|0.5}} ID (internal diameter) seems
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• Aquarium Microbes: Part 1: Nitrification
  ...of whatever type(s) of microorganism that finds that surface and adjacent water conditions hospitable. These bugs are not the enemy or in any way unwelcome ...en the two forms, which is determined by the temperature and the pH of the water. There is no simple cut-off, but a gradual curve of the shift in the balanc
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• Atyoida pilipes
  ...ore well known [[Bamboo Shrimp]] in this respect. Maintaining decent water flow in the aquarium is also important.
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• LED
  A diode is an electronic component that allows current to flow in only one direction. *Polarised point type light source. (Makes the water "shimmer")
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• Marine Aquarium Lighting
  ...t is one piece of a segmented puzzle that makes great color happen. Flow, water quality, and many other factors also contribute. In the tissues of many co
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• The Art of Fishless Cycling
  ...them within a week or less. Fish constantly pee toxic [[ammonia]] into the water and this chemical is deadly if not removed somehow or diluted like it is in ...ich is inside it, the filter sucks water in and passes the ammonia ladened water through the sponge.
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