What Causes Fish Tank Heaters To Fail?
May 29, 2009 by admin
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As the bimetallic strip bends toward and away from contact, an electric arc is created that eventually will pit and corrode the points. To prevent this, a condenser should be attached across the circuit, above the thermostat. Should the condenser short out, the current would bypass the thermostat, which would then not be operating. The [...]
Read the rest of this entry »A Guide To Aquarium Hood, Heater, and Pilot Lights
May 26, 2009 by admin
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A reflector is usually only 3-1 or 4 inches wide and covers only the front few inches of the aquarium. A hood covers the entire tank. Usually, although not always, the sockets in a hood is set in the center.
The hood, which requires more material and labor to make, is more expensive. It offers the [...]
Using Thermometers in Your Aquarium
May 22, 2009 by admin
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By encasing the heater and thermostat in separate tubes, one is enabled to place the heater in one corner and the thermostat in another. This is supposed to insure a more even distribution of heat, since the heat must travel through the entire tank to reach the thermostat. In theory it is all right, but [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Essential Aquarium Accessories
May 15, 2009 by admin
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Below are some of the aquarium accessories that are necessary for the proper maintenance of an aquarium.
A constant level siphon is designed to maintain the water level of an aquarium from going higher than a specified height. It does not empty itself when the flow ceases, but remains ready to resume its function automatically [...]
Tips on Choosing an Aquarium Heater
May 14, 2009 by admin
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A submergible heater is usually placed flat along the bottom of the tank. The theory is that as the warm water rises it will cause a mild circulation within the tank, insuring a more even distribution of heat. Whether this particularly benefits the fish in most home aquaria is doubtful. However, with the heat source [...]
Read the rest of this entry »What is an air release for a Fish Tank?
May 10, 2009 by admin
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This is a small block, usually of porous stone, which serves to break the air passed through it into small bubbles. The quality of the stone is judged by how small a bubble it can produce, while at the same time offering a minimum of resistance to the passage of air.
Reeds are frequently used as [...]
How Does an Outside Filter Operate in a Fish Tank?
May 9, 2009 by admin
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An outside filter is a watertight box suspended outside and alongside of the aquarium. Usually it is made of plastic or glass. The top of the filter is level with the rim of the tank. The filter itself is divided vertically into two unequal compartments by a partition, the lower one-quarter of which is perforated [...]
Read the rest of this entry »How does a cylinder pump operate in a Fish Tank?
May 8, 2009 by admin
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A motor is connected by a leather belt to a flywheel. As the flywheel turns, it actuates a piston which forces air out through a cylinder. Some larger models have two cylinders with the flywheel located between them. As one piston enters its cylinder the other is withdrawn, thus providing a continuous flow of air. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Essential Tools to Start a Tropical Fish Tank
May 7, 2009 by admin
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There is a wide variety of tools which help you maintain health in your aquarium. Some of these tools are: filters, ornaments, gravel, air pumps, plants, nets, water treatments, siphons, scrapers, and many more.
The gravel for Tropical Fish Tanks
Buy gravel from pet stores. The workers there will help you choose the best one and [...]
Tropical Aquarium - What is the Best Type of Filter for a Beginner?
April 26, 2009 by admin
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From the point of view of satisfactory service over a long period of time, an outside filter is the most satisfactory. Hanging in the rear and outside of the aquarium, outside filters are easily concealed yet readily serviceable.
By their very nature, filters become the repository of all the waste and filth in the tank. They [...]
