Definition and control of pH
Definition and control of dH
The Nitrogen Cycle
Aquarium cleaning
Adverse effects of ammonia
Feeding of fish from tropical aquariums
Planted Aquarium Lighting
Aquarium aeration
Aquarium heaters
Shrimp in the aquarium
Snails in the aquarium
The movement of the cardumen
Reproduction of Betta Splendens
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Definition and measurement of pH. The pH scale and its effects on fish and plants.
Definition and measurement of water hardness (dH). Table of hardness parameters and their effects on fish and plants.
Description of the Nitrogen Cycle and its phases. Nitrogen Cycle and its effect on the aquarium and fish.
Important tips for feeding tropical aquarium fish. Information on live food and dry food.
Lighting in planted aquariums. Plant requirements, concepts namely spectrum and color temperature. Analysis of the various types of light sources. Tips to avoid seaweed sprouts.
Heaters for tropical water aquariums. Tips for use and calculations of power required for each fish tank.
Care of the parameters of the aquarium water. Weekly, fortnightly and monthly checks.
Adverse effects of ammonia in aquariums. Ammonia “free” and general care.
How oxygen reaches the water, factors that alter the level of oxygen, artificial aeration and its functioning.
Learn about the scientific explanation of the simultaneous movement of fish in the cardumen.