Quick Cycle Need to setup an instantly cycled tank? Here is a quick method that works if you already have one or more established tanks. Keep on hand a spare sponge filter or media from a HOB (hang on back) in the event you ever need to expand, setup a hospital or quarantine tank. When […]
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Columnaris (also referred to as cottonmouth) is a symptom of disease in fish which results from an infection caused by the Gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacterium Flavobacterium columnare. Columnaris is a deadly and fast-moving infection that can wipe out an entire tank if not treated correctly and swiftly! Columnaris only affects freshwater fish, both in the […]
Hatching Brine Shrimp (Artemia) Customers often ask me about my Brine Shrimp hatching when picking up fish so I thought I would explain the method I use and hopefully this will be helpful for many people. For one I am a big fan of Aquarium Coop and the base of this recipe & procedure comes […]