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Author: cadig1
Appassionato di informatica ed elettronica sin dall'infanzia, sempre in deficit di conoscenza, ho trovato in questo affascinante universo dell'acquariofilia l'argomento che riesce a stimolarmi ma mai a saziarmi abbastanza da diventare noioso!
How to protect metal temperature probes from salty water
Today I will show you a simple escamotage to protect the temperature probes with metal head from corrosion of sea water. Lately, I have often done DIY projects, especially in aquariums, where the use of temperature probes for salty water in your aquarium was required. As long as these probes are plastic all fine, but […]
Data Sheet: Chrysiptera Cyanea
DATA SHEET Scientific name: Chrysiptera Cyanea Common name: Blue damselfish Taxonomic classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Pomacentridae Genre: Chrysiptera Species: C. Cyanea Description: Fusiform body, flat on the hips. It has 13 dorsal spines, 2 anal spines and 13-14 soft anal spines. Coloring: It has a beautiful electric blue color; Behavior: This fish is […]
Data sheet: Valenciennea puellaris (Orange Spotted Goby)
DATA SHEET Scientific Name: Valenciennea puellaris Common Name: Diamond Goby or Diamond Watchman Goby or Orange Spotted Goby Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Suborder: Gobioidei Family: Gobiidae Genus: Valenciennea Species: V. puellaris Description: This small fish has an elongated body length of 14 cm in nature, while in an aquarium it usually does not exceed 8 cm. Coloring: The body is whitish […]
How to build a plywood fiberglass tank Part 2
Finally, we are talking about the construction of our wooden and fiberglass aquarium. For those who have not read the first part here is the article “How to Build a Wood and Fiberglass Aquarium Part 1“. In this article we will discuss the construction of the reinforcement curbs and how to apply the resin. The […]
Data sheet: Thalassoma pavo “Ornate Wrasse”
DATA SHEET Scientific name: Thalassoma pavo Common name: Ornate Wrasse Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Suborder: Labroide Family: Labridae Genus: Thalassoma Species: T. pavo Description: This fish lives in salt water and is very much appreciated as it is one of the most colorful of the Mediterranean Sea. Tapered body, massive head, small mouth. […]
Data sheet: Chromis viridis “Blue Green Damselfish”
DATA SHEET Scientific name: Chromis viridis Common Name: Green Chromis or Blue Green Damselfish Taxonomic Classification Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Suborder: Labroids Family: Pomacentrinae Genus: Chromis Species: C. viridis Description: It is a fish belonging to the Pomacentridae family. The term damselfish refers to a group of marine fish comprising more than one […]
The pH in aquarium – for beginners
Today we will talk about pH, which certainly is one of the most basic but necessary for each aquarium, both marine and freshwater. The pH is a value ranging from 0 to 14 and measuring the acidity of the water when its values are between 0 and 7, while it is referred to the basicity […]
How to build a plywood fiberglass tank Part 1
Not very popular in Italy, plywood tanks, are most used for sweet water aquaria, while in the United States they are commonly used for the salt water too. The winning characteristics of a plywood tank are remarkable flexibility, robustness, lightness, and even lower thermal dispersion, especially if covered with a canopy that is nothing but a cap, […]
