http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com A heater is a device that heats the aquarium water to suit the natural requirements of a fish. If you are wondering “do I need a heater for my aquarium” then it is important for you to know why a heater is required, and what are the types of heaters t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1082668_23.html 14th September 2009 Books are the best way to gain knowledge about a particular subject and fish keeping is no exception to this rule. If you are planning to start your first aquarium and you would like to know which are the best books for new aquarium owners, then continue ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1082656_27.html 14th September 2009 There is no doubt that aquariums can beautify your house but since fish are living organisms the aquarium is bound to get dirty. If you are wondering “what products should I use to keep my aquarium clean” then I recommended you make a note of the foll... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1082646_27.html 14th September 2009 Many salt water aquarium fish keepers swear by the fact that live rock is absolutely necessary and a marine without live rock is incomplete and difficult to handle. You must be wondering what is live rock and why should I use it in my aquarium? This artic... http://www.articlealley.com/article_1060154_27.html 02nd September 2009 Lighting is used in an aquarium for mainly two purposes that are providing artificial light for plants to grow and illuminating the tank in order to view your fish. While wondering “what type of lighting should I use in my aquarium” it is important to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979573_27.html 15th July 2009 It is possible to find aquariums for freshwater fish in various designs, shapes and sizes but not all of the aquariums available are best suited for freshwater fish. This article will help you understand what is the best aquarium for freshwater fish by el... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979570_27.html 15th July 2009 If you are planning to start a saltwater tank then it is important to keep a few things in mind before you purchase your aquarium. Listed in the paragraphs below are a few facts that will help you buy the best aquarium for saltwater fish. Dissolved oxy... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979569_27.html 15th July 2009 Breeding fish is something that most fish keepers try doing eventually. If you are planning to breed your fish there are a few things that you will need in order to breed fish successfully. Some of the most important things while breeding fish include b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979566_27.html 15th July 2009 Aquariums are beautiful additions to your home. Aquariums consist of mainly two types of setups that are fresh water and salt water setups. Freshwater aquariums are considered easier to keep and are often recommended for beginners since there is more mar... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979565_27.html 15th July 2009 Most marine aquarium keepers insist that protein skimmers are a must for healthy saltwater aquarium, They also believe no aquarium should be without a protein skimmer. Most beginners wonder what is so special about protein skimmers and do I need a protein... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979564_27.html 15th July 2009 Test kits are the best way to ensure that your aquarium is running properly and that all the components of your aquarium are in order. Since there are so many test kits on the market it is bound to get confusing on which type of test kit to use for your a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979563_27.html 15th July 2009 There is no doubt that aquariums help beautify your house since they contain colorful fish and other organisms that add a nice calming touch of class. In order to successfully beautify your house and enjoy fish keeping to the maximum it is important to ta... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979560_27.html 15th July 2009 Aquarium chillers are ideal for you if you want to control rising temperatures during the warm seasons. If you are planning to buy a chiller, it is recommended that you know about the different types of aquarium chillers that are available on the market. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979559_27.html 15th July 2009 If you know people who own aquariums or if you have been looking to set up your own aquarium then you are probably already familiar with the words aquarium chiller. But you may not know why you need one or even what they are used for. So allow me to expla... http://www.articlealley.com/article_979557_27.html 15th July 2009 Weathermatic T3 rotary sprinklers are closed case, gear drive rotors for use with turf areas that are small to medium in size. There are many reasons why these rotary sprinklers are worth buying. Here are some of the features you can expect with Weatherma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_973910_27.html 09th July 2009 The Weathermatic Smartline SL800 Controller is an example of weather-based watering. The SLW series of this cutting-edge weather station uses information about onsite conditions, weather data, and plant material data to track evapotranspiration. This data... http://www.articlealley.com/article_973870_27.html 09th July 2009 There are many chillers available on the market that help cool the water in your aquarium, but if you have a saltwater aquarium then it is important for you to choose a chiller carefully. The organisms in saltwater aquariums are more sensitive than those ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_935410_27.html 14th June 2009 There is no doubt that chillers can help your aquarium function properly during the hot months by cooling the water and avoiding the loss of dissolved oxygen. If you have a freshwater aquarium and you are looking for information on aquarium chillers then ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_935394_27.html 14th June 2009 The Weathermatic CT70 rotary sprinkler is a gear driven rotor sprinkler for use with large turf areas. This is an upgraded rotary sprinkler and has more capacity to handle business areas like parks, schools and other community buildings. The Weathermatic ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_921907_27.html 07th June 2009 The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is a slightly more advanced model than the Smartline SL800 series. This model has four zone bases, though it can be expanded to 16 zones using an SLM4 four zone module. The SL1620 series and SL1624 series have ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_902464_27.html 19th May 2009 The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is an irrigation product that can analyze data from plants, ground and weather and determine exactly how much water is required from the sprinkler system. The accuracy of the Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Contr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_902448_27.html 19th May 2009 The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is a slightly more advanced model than the Smartline SL800 series. This model has four zone bases, though it can be expanded to 16 zones using an SLM4 four zone module. The SL1620 series and SL1624 series have ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_896175_27.html 18th May 2009 The Weathermatic Smartline SL4800 Controller is a product of “smart irrigation.” This system analyzes surrounding data from plant material, weather and other site data. Therefore, this “smart” system can determine when it is appropriate to begin i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_889697_27.html 13th May 2009 Weathermatic Smartline produces a variety of products, but few as powerful as the Weathermatic Smartline SL4800 Controller. This series features a twelve zone base model that is expandable to 48 zones using an SLM12 twelve-zone module. This controller has... http://www.articlealley.com/article_889694_27.html 13th May 2009 Fertigation Technologies has got the “mojo” to accelerate your garden growth. Best of all, this acceleration is all natural and does not harm plant life like so many other irrigation strategies. The main product line is known as the Fertigator Mojo sy... http://www.articlealley.com/article_889685_27.html 13th May 2009 The Fertigator Pro is a fertigation device by Fertigator. Let’s first discuss the idea behind fertigation. Normally, fertilization is done in an artificial and rather dangerous manner. Monthly fertilization results overfeeding as your plants will soak u... http://www.articlealley.com/article_888961_27.html 13th May 2009 Algae for many new aquarium hobbiest seems like a never ending battle. But it dosen’t have to be if you use the following methods I will list in this article. RO/DI water, GFO/phosphate reactors and less feeding are just a few things you need to watch o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_884577_27.html 11th May 2009 Fertigator fertilizer is a specially made blend that is designed to complement the Fertigator irrigation system. This automatic fertilizer injection system attaches to an in-ground sprinkler and then feeds your lawn every time you water. The Fertigator Co... http://www.articlealley.com/article_883074_27.html 08th May 2009 Fertigator Fertilizer systems are a type of fertigation system. Fertigation, usually used among landscapers, is a type of automatic fertilizer injection system that can be connected to any in-ground sprinkler system. You might consider this process as a f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_878483_27.html 05th May 2009 Fertigator Fertilizer systems are a specific type of product, usually referred to as fertigation systems. Fertigation refers to the process of applying fertilizer to land through an irrigation line. This is not the same thing as fertilization; in fact, fe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_877995_27.html 05th May 2009 The Weathermatic Smartline SL800 Controller is a model in the SLW series from Weathermatic. This model of weather station can help homeowners who are trying to control water usage and run off. It doesn’t necessarily require a large amount of water to ke... http://www.articlealley.com/article_862908_27.html 17th April 2009 Magnesium is often one of the most overlooked properties of your reef’s synthetic seawater and although this is one of the most important factors considered in growth and health of most stony corals. Just like calcium and alkalinity magnesium is deplete... http://www.articlealley.com/article_860660_27.html 16th April 2009 In essence, Weathermatic Smartline controllers let you say goodbye to all of your worries dealing with hoses and faucets. Weathermatic Smartline controllers are a type of sprinkler system control system that lets you program when you want your lawn to be ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_854396_27.html 09th April 2009 The more you understand traditional fertilizing techniques, the more appreciation you will have for the Fertigator Pro system. Traditional fertilization uses granular fertilizer applications. While these are effective to some extent, they come at great co... http://www.articlealley.com/article_854394_27.html 09th April 2009 Many aquarist’s have been bit by the red bug, or the monti nudibranches or flatworms etc etc. In this article I will explain a few ways to prevent these mishaps. Regardless of who you are buying your coral from or if they claim pest free it is alway... http://www.articlealley.com/article_847701_54.html 05th April 2009 The number one question I have been getting when it comes to fertilizer systems otherwise known as “fertigation” is what system is better? So I took a look at both systems in depth to give an unbiased view and find out which fertilizer system might be... http://www.articlealley.com/article_826609_27.html 13th March 2009 For many years aquarist’s ignored the use of so called additives that increased growth and color in your corals. Most of which stuck to the basics, addition of calcium and alkalinity or magnesium. Although today the game is a bit different and with tech... http://www.articlealley.com/article_810399_27.html 06th March 2009 The Hunter ICC Controller timers are the landscape and irrigation contractor’s best choice for managing large commercial and residential landscapes. The modular capacity of these systems lets contractors expand the controllers as the need arises, rather... http://www.articlealley.com/article_795799_19.html 23rd February 2009 Amino Acids are quickly becoming one of the most popular additives to any serious reef keeper’s arsenal. There are many different reasons why they are being used and many why I suggest everyone should use them. Many vitamins and proteins are including i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_791897_27.html 20th February 2009 Well actually Acanthuridae is the name for the family of surgeonfishes. Most of us hobbiest generally refer to them as Tangs. The surgeonfishes consist of about 80 species across 6 genera. Most if not all tangs are marine reef dwelling fish. And being tha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_786334_27.html 16th February 2009 Calcium reactors release CO2, dissolving calcium source material in their reactor. The result is calcium is added to your tank helping corral and other aquarium livestock thrive. However, using a calcium reactor can be a hazardous activity if not done ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_742257_80.html 08th January 2009 It is impossible to eliminate algae altogether, and you should not be frustrated by the persistent nature of algae to accumulate. What you can do is control the condition under which plant life and fish thrives and algae does not. First, how much light ar... http://www.articlealley.com/article_734138_27.html 04th January 2009 However, today we know much more about corals. For starters, corals are animals and not plants, as people used to believe earlier. As they are animals, they can follow animalistic eating patterns, which mean selecting their own food and ingesting what the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_658921_27.html 07th October 2008 Most basic aquariums come with lighting already installed, but you can also buy lights if you want something different. For a novice the lighting in your aquarium should be sufficient if it's fluorescent, however, this only applies to freshwater tanks. If... http://www.articlealley.com/article_636706_27.html 12th September 2008 If you have a home aquarium, chances are you already have several filtration units taking care of the water. A UV sterilizer is a good addition to an aquarium, although it should be the last stage of the filtration process. It's important that aquarium wa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_628520_27.html 08th September 2008 Each test kit is rather expensive, although it's possible to save some money if you purchase a master test kit. How do aquarium test kits work? The process is very easy - all you have to do is dip the strips in a ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_615162_27.html 02nd September 2008 A calcium reactor is a device used in an aquarium to help keep levels of alkalinity and calcium level to the requirements of the livestock in the tank. A calcium reactor is a tool of convenience in a tank filled with mostly plant life, but if you have sto... http://www.articlealley.com/article_609743_47.html 25th August 2008 Width: You should get the widest tank you have available considering the space you have to allocate for it. A mistake would be thinking that upgrading to a wider tank later would be easy. You might be able to get a larger tank but you would also have to u... http://www.articlealley.com/article_603516_27.html 20th August 2008 Having an aquarium is a fun hobby for many people. However, aquariums are not the ones that can be set up and then left unattended. Aquarium care is a necessity and plenty of fun. The aquarium supplies like aquarium chillers, filtration systems, and prote... http://www.articlealley.com/article_573765_27.html 10th July 2008 Credit card terms are easy to learn and understand. Any one who owns a credit card or plans to get a credit card for the first time must be familiar with credit card terms. One must not apply for... http://www.articlealley.com/article_133081_19.html 01st March 2007