Water quality testing and the application and of minerals, compounds, substrates, pesticides and algaecides to alter the qualities of aquatic systems.
Presence of the Ich disease is an indicator that something in your aquarium is causing stress on the fish. This stress factor can be caused by: Temperature changes New Tank Syndrome Ammonia Nitrites other disease Bully fishes Lack of oxygen Detritus (organic waste) Osmotic stress (too little salt and/or minerals) Nitrates (in rare cases)…
Retention Ponds Are Vital for Flood Safety The main purpose of a retention pond (or BMP) is to reduce the destructive force of storm water. All retention ponds are designed to do these tasks: lower local flood damage, reduce erosion, dilute lawn and street chemicals, absorb heavy metals, preserve nature and recreational fishing spots. Issues…
Every aquarium needs 3 types of filtration to function: Mechanical, Chemical, and biological. Mechanical Filtration- mechanical filtration separates out free-floating particles from the water column. Chemical Filtration- is a filter that forces water through a chemical compound to bind, break, or oxidize impurities and organic compounds Biological Filtration- a filter that is designed to…
After heavy rains and during the summer heat, the Wichita Municipal Water utilities add ammonia to the tapwater. This is done to keep the chlorine more stable, but it forms highly toxic CHLORAMINE! For example, I tested water from the faucet on September 8th, 2013 to find lethal ammonia levels between .25ppm and .5ppm! …
Quick Reference: All Aquarium Test Parameters I use and recommend API test kits for 3 reasons: They are simple to use They are cost-effective They are accurate enough for the average hobbyist Critical Parameters are the ones that are most important to check frequently because they can change quickly and have a drastic effect…
Procedures notes on testing In order to achieve the best results with SPS, there are only two factors that matter pertaining to water quality. Stability and Ionic Balance. To achieve both, you need two things: 1) to be diligent about testing and dosing 2) Reliable tests (and I don’t take these big companies at their…
