Aquarium Water Parameters: pH, KH, GH & TDS

Aquarium water parameters explained: what pH, KH, GH and TDS actually do for plants and livestock, and which are worth adjusting. Start with what matters.

Do I really need a chiller for my planted aquarium?

Do I really need a chiller for my planted aquarium?

Introduction Fish tank temperatures can vary widely. In temperate countries it is not uncommon to see unheated tanks reaching 18 degrees Celsius (64 F) and below, and in the tropics it is common to see tanks without a cooler reaching...

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What is a good level of GH in a planted aquarium?

What is a good level of GH in a planted aquarium?

What is "General Hardness" and how does it matter in the planted aquarium?

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