Aquarium Marine Lighting

If the pump is right for the job, this point should be about halfway up the flow curve.

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When first setting up an aquarium, the tank and all of the contents inside of it are relatively clean and free of bacteria, especially the kinds that we want. An aquarium takes time to establish a colony of "bugs" to get at the nasty wastes. This is what we call a Bacteria Bed, or also a Bio-Filter

A new aquarium gets set up. (assume water etc. is ok)

Fish get introduced.

Fish get fed ( I would hope).

Fish swim happily in enjoyment of their new home.

Fish produce waste.

Ammonia from the waste sta

Be sure that their breeding tank is fitted with an acceptable spawning site. At this point I increase my water temperature to 82 degrees and increase feeding.

Within five to eight days you should notice the belly on one of them to begin to swell. This will be your female. Within a few days the papilla should show on both the male and female (organ between the ventral and anal fin). The males papilla is much smaller than the females. Once egg laying begins you should avoid disturbing the tank. Take note of which fish was laying the eggs and watch for the male to fertilize them. Within two days you will know if your pair is fertile. The eggs may

acro color change why?????
I have 2 types of stag acro that are tuning from purple to blue. all other acros seem to be keeping great color. My bulb is 150w 20.000k Hqi,acros are sitting about 4 inches from water surface. I don't believe that acros are bleaching. Anyone Help?????.