Level 5
Fishkeeping in Depth, section 2. though 18
2. Aquarium Cycling
There are literally hundreds of ways to very successfully “cycle” an aquarium. They can all be made to work. This article differentiates some of the methods.
17. Aquarium Fish Selection
Selecting fish has become very controversial with the advent of social media and the many people who parrot a myth over and over again.
16. Aquarium Algae
Algae are a problem for most fish keepers. The problem is that most “newbies” try to fight the algae and eliminate it from their aquarium.
15. Planted Aquarium
There are as many types of planted aquariums as there are hobbyists with planted aquariums.
12. Treatment
Diseases are generally not a problem in aquariums which have over-filtered, crystal clear, bacteria free water.
11. Fish Disease Symptoms
Fish often just have a symptom and the hobbyist wants to know “what to do”. This section is to help in that sleuthing.
7. Filter Media
The media in an aquarium filter is the most important variable when setting up a filter.
6. Filtration
Filtration is often misunderstood by those new to the hobby. They think filtration is only the removal of the particles in the water they can see, things like uneaten food and feces.
5. Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and Chlorine
Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and Chlorine are considered Aquarium “toxins”
4. Temperature, pH, KH and GH
Temperature, pH, KH and GH in an aquarium are surprisingly unimportant.