Organic matter from fish food and the fish's excrement can lead to the contamination of the aquarium's water. This, in turn, sparks accelerated growth of algae and bacteria. COD is...
Organic matter such as fish food or excrement can produce ammonium, which converts to toxic ammonia when water alkalinity increases. Normal biological filtration can restore favourable conditions by eliminating ammonium....
NO2 formed from the decomposition of ammonia poses a risk to aquarium inhabitants such as fish and shrimp. The NO2 concentration in an aquarium typically rises during the initial setup...
Nitrification within the aquarium environment breaks down nitrite into nitrate, which can act as a beneficial source of nutrition for aquatic plants. Too much nitrate, however, can lead to excessive...
Utilize the ADA - Pack Checker pH to conveniently measure water's pH level, simply insert the sample in the tube. Generally, water plants and tropical fish favor soft, slightly acidic...
Accumulated phosphate caused by leftover fish food, waste, overpopulation of fish, and/or overfeeding can contribute to algae growth. ADA - Pack Checker PO4 helps you monitor PO4 levels, so you...
TH (Total Hardness of water) is a measure of some multivalent cations, such as calcium ions, present in water. High TH levels can cause the colors of new leaves to...
Peperomia emarginella Tiny but mighty—this rainforest gem is as charming as it is low-maintenance. Description:Peperomia emarginella is a delicate, compact epiphyte treasured for its tiny, heart-shaped leaves and fine, trailing...
Philodendron hederaceum ‘Papua New Guinea’ is a unique climbing plant that thrives in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Originating from the water, its roots are typically submerged, while its stems...
