Killing Blue Green Algae a/k/a Cyanobacteria – SFPT009 Hello! and happy Wednesday to you! I’m Art Pennom is this is your Wednesday ScapeFu Pro Tip. Today, it’s about ways to knock out the smelliest of all algaes – it’s blue green algae a/k/a cyanobacteria! Yes my friends, those of you that have been visited by this nasty, slimy type of … Read More
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Using Seachem’s Excel to kill algae is effective Excel contains glutaraldehyde. According to our friend Wiki: Glutaraldehyde is an organic compound with the formula CH2(CH2CHO)2. A pungent colorless oily liquid, glutaraldehyde is used to sterilise medical and dental equipment. It is also used for industrial water treatment and as a preservative. It is what causes Excel to kill algae as both a spot treatment … Read More
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Automatic fertilization is today’s pro tip. It’s definitely not needed by everyone and it can be expensive. However, if you travel for business (like me) or just want to simplify your life, then an automatic fertilization system is just what you need. Why is automatic fertilization important? Maintaining a constant nutrient level in the aquarium is vitally important to keeping … Read More
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Using pumice as a substrate base layer will save you money and create a great environment for the important bacteria necessary for aquarium health. Have a listen.
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It is common knowledge that frequent water changes is how you keep algae at bay in planted aquariums and, especially in aquascapes. It’s a fact and we just have to accept it. Of course, we don’t have to like them. They’re a pain. So, the best thing to do is to make sure water changes are as easy to do … Read More
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[app_audio src=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/scapefu/ScapeFuProTip005.mp3″] JJ has this week’s Wednesday Pro Tip and it’s packed with good advice.
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Using Nylon Stocking to Hold Down Driftwood [app_audio src=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/scapefu/ScapeFuProTip003.mp3″] Ah the many uses of nylon stockings… just fill one with substrate and tie it to your driftwood using zip ties, monofilament or cotton thread. It will hold down the driftwood until it’s waterlogged. Do you have a tip that you’d like to share with your fellow hobbyists? Send it to … Read More
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In this week’s ScapeFu Wednesday Pro Tip, we discuss using clear plexiglass to create sections in your aquascape. It’s easy, invisible and permanent. Check out how by listening!
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