When you are siphoning on the bed, you must remove any dead leaves that may have fallen. Likewise, cut off, with a razor blade or scissors, any leaves that are starting to rot. When the plants need a new lease of life, you can take cuttings or use another means of vegetative multiplication. Liquid or […]
Changing the water Partial water changes, at regular intervals, are one of the keys to success in fishkeeping. The combination of this operation with siphoning eliminates both assorted detritus and some of the nitrates which eventually accumulate. The clear water that is introduced supplies some mineral elements and provides a stimulus for the aquarium: the […]
Although an aquarium constitutes a self-contained environment, it nevertheless evolves: fish get bigger and reproduce, while plants grow. Similarly, the water undergoes changes that may not always be visible - the nitrate concentration increases but the mineral salts depleate- which is why it is important to analyze it regularly discus fish breederes. As for the […]