As a novice in the aquarium hobby, it may be daunting trying to navigate through all of the equipment, proper food, water specifications, lighting fixtures, and the list goes on, and on – and on. Not to worry, help is out there. Look no further than your LFS to guide you through the ins …
The final entry in this series on ecological principals as they relate to aquariums focuses on choosing livestock to help promote a healthy environment and the idea that behavior of individuals within a community can change with increases or decreases in population sizes within that community. If you missed the first blog post in this …
Thinking about aquariums as ecosystems. Part III Read More »
In the first part of the series we considered how the theories behind the formation of ecosystems could apply to your home aquarium. The second addition to this series will cover choosing an ecosystem to emulate and stable states. If you missed Part I of this series and would like to learn more, click the …
Learn how to design and maintain aquariums like a Tanknician Before we begin I’d like to start with a few words about the purpose of this series: The way we think about aquariums and their inhabitants will ultimately determine the success of the aquarium. Understanding the framing of a persons thought processes is an essential …