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Telmatochromis sp. ‘Red Cheek’ is an intriguing cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika. This species, although on the aggressive side, can add some great character to a tank. Although their coloring isn’t as spectacular as some of the other cichlid species from Lake Tanganyika, they make a great addition to any mid sized tank with similarly aggressive species. They also provide for a great

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Live rock is used in many modern saltwater tanks for several reasons. It is home to many different organisms, hence the name “Live Rock”, including the microscopic bacteria responsible for the nitrogen cycle. Live rock acts as a medium for many different beneficial systems that are essential to the health of the system, including the filtration. It also hosts a number of alga and crustaceans for

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There are two different pest anemones that typically show up in a saltwater tank, both usually come in as hitchhikers on live rock. Both are typically only considered a pest if kept in a tank with corals or other sessile (immobile, can’t move) invertebrates as both will sting and invade these other organisms.Aiptasia Anemone, is also known as the Glass Anemone.The first is what is called an

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Many will agree that understanding the Nitrogen cycle is one of the most beneficial pieces of information that a fish keeper could know. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of the hobby, especially by beginners. Its quite understandable, the Nitrogen cycle can be a hard concept to understand with all the different types of bacteria, the different process, byproducts

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The supplemental injection of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is beneficial to the aquarium in many ways. When plants photosynthesize, one of the most important nutrients needed is Carbon, when carbon is lacking one will see considerable decline in plant growth and in some cases in the plants health. The addition of CO2 is essential in many planted tanks, to achieve full and lush growing healthy plants.

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Echinodorus amazonicusAmazon SwordA large E. amazonicus in the author's tank.The Amazon Sword is one of my most favorite aquarium plants. Its large, lush green leaves make this giant, reaching over 20 inches tall, and the perfect candidate for being a centerpiece plant in larger aquariums. Although it’s a relatively easy, undemanding plant to have, its not suitable for all aquariums due to its

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