WATER QUALITY
Nitrogen Cycle
Why test water?
An aquarium is a closed system and, unlike a stream where water is constantly removed and replenished, an aquarium will build up waste and organic compounds over time. read more...
How To Diagnose and Fix A Smelly Fish Tank
Although many aquarium owners complain aboutan odor coming from their tank, a well-maintained aquarium should not have anoticeable smell. If you do catch a fishy whiff coming from the water, it meansthere might be something more going on. Aquatic Experts is here to help youdiagnose the problem! Read more...
Resolving Cloudy Water Issues Using KloudAway
Aquatic Experts KloudAway contains active ingredients that work as a coagulating agent that targets unsightly particles suspended in the water such as uneaten fish food, dust, and other debris to produce crystal clear water. Microparticles clump together to make it easier for mechanical filters to catch. Scroll down to learn more. Read more...
How to Diagnose and Treat Cloudy Freshwater Aquarium Water
Every aquarist aspires to have that beautiful, crystal clear aquarium that can perfectly showcase their livestock. Unfortunately, aquariums sometimes have a will of their own, and too often an aquarist will come home to find the water in their aquarium displaying unusual colors. read more...
How to Lower Nitrates
There are many ways to lower nitrate in fresh and saltwater aquariums. Some of these include using reverse osmosis (RO) water, refugium, nitrate-reducing resins, media or pellets, vodka, chemicals, etc. read more...
Refugiums Control High Phosphate Levels
High levels of nitrates and phosphates have frustrated many a saltwater hobbyist. Now refugiums are here to save the day! A refugium uses macro algae, mud and/or sand as natural filters for reducing nitrates, silicates, and phosphates. read more...
