Brown layers on plant leaves / Diatoms
Hello, according to the description, they are very likely diatoms. The layers should feel like sandpaper in that case. Diatoms are pioneering organisms in newly set-up aquariums,...
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Can an aquarium be planted too densely?
Hello, this is virtually impossible, provided the fish have sufficient space left to move! It is important to fulfill the nutritional requirements in very densely planted tanks....
Show complete answerCan I use flintstone in an aquarium?
Hello, flintstone mainly consists of silicium dioxide and does not contain lime. Removing lime with an acid is therefore not necessary, rinsing and removing attached dirt is...
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Hello, this is of course possible, e.g. during the water changes mentioned on the label. However, you can also just add it into the filter as to improve the biological breakdown...
Show complete answerCan the carbonate hardness be higher than the total hardness?
Hello, the reason for this difference is as follows:From a "chemica"' viewpoint, the total hardness ist the total amount of bivalent metal ions. In practical aquarium terms, this can...
Show complete answerCleaning pH electrodes
Hello, pH electrodes made of glass (or in case of those made of plastic: all glass parts) are indeed very sensitive, also and especially towards mechanical damage. For cleaning, a...
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