Retail Tails: Dull is Better

Back when I first started keeping aquariums, there was rather limited access to different brands of products, and everything was rather “generic.” I remember one of my local stores raved about how shiny their carbon was compared to the pre-packed stuff. This was supposed to be a good thing.

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Fishkeeping 101: Aquarium Care Using Water Conditioners and Treatments

While most hobbyists are blessed with reasonably good tap water to use to fill their aquariums, there are some water conditioners that will be required to make the water safe for the fish or needed to adjust the water to more closely match natural conditions.

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