Aquascaping your aquarium with live plants can have several beneficial results. First, plants help to provide a stable system in the aquarium, acting as a buffer against rapid increases in nitrate levels, fluctuating pH levels, and sudden bacterial blooms. Second, your fish will certainly enjoy them. Third, you can unleash your creative side and design… Read more »
The family Cichlidae can be broken down into two basic groups: New World cichlids and Old World cichlids. That is, cichlids endemic to the Americas and Africa, respectively. These two groups can be broken down further, as follows (with their general pH requirements in parentheses): New World Cichlids 1. South America (ph 6.5-7.5) -Pikes and… Read more »
One of the areas in which technological development has really made a huge difference to the health and longevity of reef tank setups is lighting. Until a few years ago, the aspiring reefkeeper was faced with a choice of either expensive metal halide lamps (needing supplemental blue lighting from fluorescent tubes), a combination of fluorescent… Read more »
Transportation Once you have left Aquarium Services of Charlotte LLC, your animal purchase responsibilities begin immediately. Your purchase should remain in the merchandise bag and not be taken out until you arrive in front of your aquarium. The animals should travel placed in a seat in your vehicle, not on the floorboard, secured such that… Read more »
Here are some tips for getting the best growth and appearance from your live freshwater aquarium plants: • Don’t use gravel which is too coarse. We can help in pointing out the best choices for optimum plant growth. Depth of gravel should be a minimum of three and preferably four inches. Gravel color is irrelevant…. Read more »
Our Product Return Policy Aquarium Services of Charlotte LLC offers a 30 Day Return Policy for all Dry Goods purchases as follows: All custom orders, special orders, or items cut by a customer or to a customers specifications cannot be returned. All special order layaway deposits are non refundable. The product must be unused and… Read more »
#1 Killer: Ammonia The presence of ammonia in aquarium water is the #1 killer of fish. The primary sources of ammonia are the decaying of organic material (primarily uneaten food) and excreted waste from the fishes’ gills. An ammonia level as low as .5 part per million (ppm) creates stress upon fish compromising the natural… Read more »
Question: How Much Should I Feed My Fish? Answer: In answer to the reader question:“The last few cans of fish food I bought said Do Not Overfeed. Why is that a problem, and how much should I feed my fish?” Overfeeding is the most common mistake fish owners make. Overfeeding clogs the filter, and breaks… Read more »
This week’s “Tip of the Week” comes from a question I received from a customer with a Zoanthid-eating Nudibranch problem. Zoanthid-eating Nudibranchs are what are known as aeolid Nudibranchs, a type of Nudibranch named for the Greek god of the wind, Aeolis. All aeolids eat cnidarians and are frequently named by aquarists based on their… Read more »
Ammonia ( H3) The presence of ammonia in aquarium water is the #1 killer of fish. The primary sources of ammonia are the decaying of organic material (primarily uneaten food) and excreted waste from the fishes’ gills. An ammonia level as low as .5 part per million (ppm) creates stress upon fish compromising the natural… Read more »