Completely new setup after algae trouble? / Snails in the aquarium
Hello, I do not recommend a completely new setup - this would only destroy useful biological systems that build up slowly. It takes about 1 - 2 years until an aquarium is really...
Frequently asked questions
Conditioning during water changes / Which values should be checked, and when?
Hello, Concerning "water conditioning":sera aquatan (binds copper and protects the fish against chlorine, among others) is indeed advisable with every water change. Dosage as per the...
Conditioning R/O water with sera mineral salt for angelfish
Hello, this is possible without any problems, sera mineral salt has been developed exactly for this kind of purpose after all! I suggest about 5°dGH and a carbonate hardness of 3 -...
Conductivity of R/O water
Hello, 60 µS/cm are indeed rather high for R/O water, this might indicate a mistake while measuring (e.g. miscalibration), dirty water containers or even a faulty R/O unit! A...
Disinfect quarantine tanks after use?
Hello, basically, thorough rinsing and allowing to dry is sufficient. If you wish to proceed particularly carefully you can wipe the tank with a "paste" made of sera ectopur and...
Do catfish tolerate sera mycopur?
Hello, the copper level is very low and will not cause any problems for most catfish species, nevertheless catfish should generally be transferred into another aquarium unless they...