Saltwater Aquarium Water Testing

As discussed before the testing of our saltwater in our aquarium is a must for all. When we first set up the aquarium we need to test the water every day to monitor the balance.
Water chemistry continually changes with the adding of more fishes. So for several week after adding our fish we must test [...]

Chemical Filter Media

Last of the three filter media is Chemical filtration which is the process of treating saltwater by removing unwanted products through a chemical reaction. The chemical process will remove impurities from your saltwater such as copper, chlorine, medications, tap water impurities, discoloration and dissolved proteins.

Activated carbon, the leading medium used and resins use the process [...]

Saltwater Aquarium Care and Maintenance

We have gone though the beginners guide to saltwater aquarium and we have learnt how to set up your saltwater aquarium, next comes the critical maintenance and care of your saltwater aquarium.
First we need to set up a strict maintenance schedule for our saltwater fish and other inhabitants to thrive in your aquarium. By applying [...]

Biological Filter Media

Biological Filtration is the process of bacteria breaks down toxic compounds into less toxic form.
Let’s try to understand first how bacteria thrive so we can fully learn this media.

Environment above 55°F
Need ammonia or nitrite as food source
Need oxygen for life

Bacteria thrives by getting its oxygen from the water moving in the saltwater aquarium. When solid [...]

Saltwater Aquarium Filter Media

The Filter media in your saltwater aquarium improves water quality and maintains the nitrogen cycle.
There are three types of filter media -

Mechanical filter media
Biological filter media
Chemical filter media

Your saltwater aquarium needs to have at least biological and mechanical filters for a healthy fish and other inhabitants you may have. Let’s discuss their differences and functions.
Mechanical
Mechanical [...]