Yellow Water and Tannins
That yellow color in the water - by Erik Johnson DVM "My pond is about 3 months old. The water is clear but has a..
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Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, the cycle, pH and more. Don’t know this stuff? You’ll lose a lot of fish.
Dechlorinator
Dechlorinator What it is: Water gets sent to your house by a municipal water company. They get this water from different sources, many of which..
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Water Changes: Big Changes Not-So-Much
Water Changes for Ammonia Control (Trickle Systems Are Far Superior) Written by Dr Johnson If fish are suffering illness due to any obvious [tested and..
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H2S: Hydrogen Sulfide Anaerobic Gas
Hydrogen Sulfide - Not Very Common Written by Dr. Erik Johnson Actually rather common in saltwater tanks in sand that's deepish and left alone for..
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Carbon Dioxide: CO2 In Ponds, Tanks and Aquaria
Carbon Dioxide Carbon dioxide is produced by the respiration (not photosynthesis) of both plants and animals. When you exhale, you produce Carbon Dioxide. Pretty much..
Read More Oxygen: What Do You Need To Know About Aeration
Oxygen [caption id="attachment_369" align="alignleft" width="240"] Dead fish due to oxygen depletion. If the water is quite warm and the water isn't adequately aerated the fish..
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Carbonates: How is pH Supported Against Crashing?
Carbonates Support pH But Can Be Exhausted. Carbonate balance is a long subject but I intend to keep it brief. I will over simplify for..
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Video: Nitrite, A Huge Fish Killer in Water Quality in Aquariums and Ponds
Video on Nitrite, symptoms, detection, control https://youtu.be/Pors_69oZHA
Read More Nitrite: Second Fish Killer from Nitrogen Cycle Control Diagnosis Symptoms
Nitrites - A Tenth the Level of Ammonia Kills Written by Dr Johnson Nitrites: Second Waste product in the Cycle, Low Numbers KILL! - Nitrite..
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