PBS Broadcast Spotlights Water Pollution Issues
The PBS program “Poisoned Waters” provides evidence of the degree to which human development and other activities threaten our aquatic heritage.
Don't Release Fish Into the Wild!
Specimens of Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus, the vermiculated sailfin pleco, have been collected from South African rivers, so the government of South Africa is considering legislation aimed at controlling invasive organisms, including fish.
Our Hobby Blamed for Reef Damage
The aquarium trade remains in focus as a contributor to reef degradation. The issues, therefore, remain much as they were a decade ago. Rather than being seen as a tool for education about reefs and reef conservation, the aquarium trade is seen as part of the problem.
Is Our Hobby In Trouble?
During tough economic times, does the aquarium industry find itself struggling, or flourishing?
Bringing Back the Rare Logperches
John Tullock introduces us to three species of Logperches, discussing the concept of using a common species as a breeding surrogate to devise propagation techniques prior to working with a related rare or endangered species.
Matt Pedersen says:
Anton, for freshwater I might suggest looking for products that are meant to reconstitute RO/DI water. Kent Marine offers R/O Right, Seachem offers Equilibrium. Or you can look at additives designed specifically for the water chemistry you're trying to emulate. E.g. our water here comes out of the tap with a TDS of 43. VERY soft, and with a temporary, artificially high pH that quickly dissipates. I use various additives (salts and buffers) in the aquariums that house African Rift Lake cichlids...without them, they just don't seem to fare as well (which is entirely understandable).Felicia McCaulley says:
Thanks, Tal! We appreciate your input! My freezer is pretty tiny, but at least I can freeze RO in my ice cube trays and use them for my nano tank. Great idea!Anton says:
No not possible lol. Was worried I wouldn't get notice of the replyAnton says:
Think i may have left out my email addy in my message.Anton says:
Hi is it ok to use trace elements meant for reef aquariums in fresh water tanks? I know trace elements vary in bodies of water depending on a lot of things but are trace elements between fresh water and sea water very different generaly? I keep fresh water fish that like mineral rich hard water, our rainfall is exceptionaly high so I wish to add trace elements. Only I cant get them for fresh water only salt water tanks. Seems calcium is the highest concentration in these liquid trace elements. I guess oceans are much higher generaly in calcium than fresh water but for the rest Im not sure. Would they be safe to use for fresh water tanks?VIDEO Inside Look: AMAZONAS Magazine "FOSSIL FISHES" says:
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