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Best CO2 System for Planted Aquarium – (2019 Reviews)
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Best CO2 System for Planted Aquarium – (2019 Reviews)

Today's post is all about CO2 systems for planted aquariums. Usually when people start out trying plants in a aquarium they want to go without CO2 injection. There are many reasons for this including intimation factors, costs, complexity, and lack of information. The fact of the matter is if you want an eye popping prizing winning planted aquascape, A quality CO2 system and injection protocol is necessary. 

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The Best Substrate for Planted Tanks – 2019 Reviews & Guide
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The Best Substrate for Planted Tanks – 2019 Reviews & Guide

As we mentioned in our Best Low Light Aquarium Plants article. There are some plants that require rich substrates to thrive and others that are column feeders. Today's post we are going to concentrate on selecting the best substrate for your planted tank. There are many factors that go into selecting the best substrate and there are a ton of questions aquarists want answered before they they start planting. I will go through as much as I can in this post to provide you the best information possible and then suggest several great substrates that should work for your planted aquarium. 

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Best Low Light Aquarium Plants - Making An Easy to Keep Planted Tank
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Best Low Light Aquarium Plants - Making An Easy to Keep Planted Tank

Many of us who want a planted tank want to have an easy to maintain tank that that doesn't really take a ton of effort to keep up. Today's post is all about that. The list we will make today will help you find plants that are easy to maintain and grow fast to provide a great aquascape for your planted tank. These plants are low light aquarium plants, which means they will not require sizable investments in powerful lights to keep. Many of them will thrive without CO2 supplementation, which will also save you money in the long-run. 

All these plants are readily available as well. They are relevantly cheap and easy to find available. With that, let's go ahead and get started!

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Best Auto Top Off System - Keeping Your Aquarium Stable (2019 Reviews)
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Best Auto Top Off System - Keeping Your Aquarium Stable (2019 Reviews)

Aquarium automatic is becoming more and more of a reality to the modern aquarist these days. One of the most common applications of tank automation are auto top of systems (AKA ATOs). These systems work to add freshwater to your aquarium as water evaporates. In saltwater tanks in particular, they are extremely valuable in maintaining stable salinity levels as salinity can swing as water evaporates and does not get replaced. In freshwater tanks, this will keep your water levels stable so your filtration can run optimally and so your tank doesn't completely dry out.

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Best Solar Powered Pond Pumps - 2019 (Reviewed & Compared)
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Best Solar Powered Pond Pumps - 2019 (Reviewed & Compared)

A common question I get asked when it comes to pond keeping is can you keep a pond with a solar powered pond pump. The concept of having a completely green solution sounds very appealing for many people, but the are several factors you will need to consider before choosing a solar powered pump. Let's first start out with the main benefits of owning one.

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Best Koi Pond Kits - Start Your Koi Pond Right With These Reviewed Kits (2019 Update)
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Best Koi Pond Kits - Start Your Koi Pond Right With These Reviewed Kits (2019 Update)

In this post, I'm going to go over everything today then I'm going to simplify everything so you can build a reasonable Koi pond with the best koi pond kits available on the market. Sure, you can spend several thousand with a professional and have a wonderful cement based bottom drain Koi pond, but I imagine if you are here that isn't your idea of how much you want to spend for a Koi pond. I'll go through the concepts of why so many professionals focus on big installs and then get you into the contractor's mindset so you can build a wonderful Koi pond for less and be satisfied with what you create. Let's first talk about what makes an ideal Koi pond.

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Best Pond Heater and De-Icer 2019 (Reviews & Costs)
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Best Pond Heater and De-Icer 2019 (Reviews & Costs)

If you live in a colder climate, caring for your fish in the winter is a major concern. When your pond ices over, it can threaten the lives of your pond fish. For people with smaller ponds, fish are sometime brought inside for the winter, but those of us with larger ponds do not have this option.

For those of use with larger ponds, the best option is to purchase a pond heater or de-icer to keep the pond temperatures stable during the cold winter months. A pond de-icer may be something you have not heard of before, so let's talk about them today.

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The Ultimate DIY Garden Pond Guide - Building, Types of Ponds, & Maintenance
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The Ultimate DIY Garden Pond Guide - Building, Types of Ponds, & Maintenance

Ponds or waterscapes add a lot of serenity and visual appeal to your landscaping. Just stepping out of home to view your own backyard paradise is a great way to reduce stress, relax, and enjoy your home. The pleasant sound of water and the added wildlife that comes with the pond turns your home into an oasis, adds home value, and visual appeal for you and your guest.

Ponds and waterscapes can be a really intimating to first to think about. Most of us think of massive Koi Ponds we see at restaurants and garden magazines. While they are great inspirational works of water art, they are unrealistic for most of us. There is also the discussion of costs and maintenance. You will find out in this article that there are a variety of garden ponds and some of them can be done for low costs and some of them are relatively maintenance free. So let's talk about it.

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Best LED Lights for Planted Tanks - 2019 Reviews and Guides
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Best LED Lights for Planted Tanks - 2019 Reviews and Guides

The freshwater planted tank is the pinnacle of the freshwater tank hobby. You may have seen incredible aquascaped aquariums with great looking plants and competitions at trade shows. A successful freshwater planted tank starts with proper lighting and spectrum. The best freshwater planted lights these days are LEDs as they provide great functionality and customization. Picking the best LED lights for planted tanks can be a little bit tricky because there is so much out there

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Best Aquarium Chiller Reviews - What To Know Before You Buy
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Best Aquarium Chiller Reviews - What To Know Before You Buy

Summer of 69 could be the best days of Bryan Adam’s life but not for general people like us. Summer, in general, is a hard time to pass if you live in South-Asian countries like India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. And if you think of those fish, aquatic plant and coral living in high-temperature water the whole day, you will realize that summer is actually a nightmare with a poker face.

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Best Aquarium Test Kits - Water Chemistry Matters
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Best Aquarium Test Kits - Water Chemistry Matters

Part of keeping and owning an aquarium is regularly testing your water. Testing your water is helps you understand your baselines and when to change water or adjust your supplementation. Using the best aquarium test kits you can afford or buy will make maintenance a lot easier on you. 

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Best Reef Salt Mix - Choosing the Best Salt For Your Tank
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Best Reef Salt Mix - Choosing the Best Salt For Your Tank

Discussing the best reef salt mixes is always a passionate discussion among reefers and saltwater aquarists. Some people swear by one brand of salt mix while others will go out of their way to talk about why this salt mix brand is way better than others. The purpose of this post today is to just lay out the facts and finding what salt mix will work for you and your budget. I want to get around all the marketing fluff and just tell you what works for your tank and needs. So let's get started.

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  • Best CO2 System for Planted Aquarium – (2019 Reviews)
  • The Best Substrate for Planted Tanks – 2019 Reviews & Guide
  • Best Low Light Aquarium Plants - Making An Easy to Keep Planted Tank
  • Best Auto Top Off System - Keeping Your Aquarium Stable (2019 Reviews)
  • Best Solar Powered Pond Pumps - 2019 (Reviewed & Compared)
  • Best Koi Pond Kits - Start Your Koi Pond Right With These Reviewed Kits (2019 Update)
  • Best Pond Heater and De-Icer 2019 (Reviews & Costs)
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