Beginner FAQ: Partial Water Changes
Purpose of Water Changes The solution to pollution is dilution; water changes replace a portion of ``dirty'' water with an equal portion of clean water, effectively diluting the concentrations of undesirable...
Reverse Osmosis and Discus Fish
This article will explain the reverse osmosis water filtration process and how it is used in soft water species aquariums, including angel fish and discus fish. RO water is also...
Different Types of Water Changing Strategies
Nothing gets talked about in the Discus world more than changing water. There are more opinions on the frequency & size of water changes than most aspects of Discus keeping. ...
Drain & Fill Water Changing Method, Step by Step
I currently use the Drain & Fill method to change all water in my tanks. I prefer it because it wastes the least amount of water and doesn't require drilling...
Continuous Drip Water Changes, Step by Step
I use a continuous drip system to perform water changes on my growout tanks. It's a very cheap & simple system to install. It can get complicated depending on what...
Plans for a Custom Built Wet/Dry Filter
Here's the base for the wet/dry filter. It's really just an aquarium (36"x10"x18") with some glass panels siliconed inside to allow water to flow through the media. Right click on...
CO2 in a Discus Aquarium
O2 is the scientific formula for carbon dioxide and occurs due to a reaction between the elements carbon (C) and oxygen (O) . Carbon and oxygen are 2 of the...
Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about Filters, but were never Told, By Jim E. Quarles
Before we get into the different kinds of filters we should clearly understand the purpose of any filtering system. Basically a filter does one of three things. 1. It removes...
The Importance of Checking Nitrate & Nitrite Levels when Acclimating New Discus
Before placing your discus order from us, it's important to make sure your aquarium is cycled. Use a high quality water test kit, like API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT, to...
