Phosphorus is an essential element for all life forms. While phosphorus is vital for growth in plants and animals, it can be problematic for aquaria inhabitants, particularly coral. In water, phosphorus exists almost solely in the form of phosphate, or PO43-. There are several forms of phosphate, but the two forms most important for aquaria…
Creating realistic nature aquariums is known as aquascaping. Not only does aquascaping utilise nature and art, but biology and water chemistry as well.
Fish are among the most valuable foods for many cultures in the world. More recently, more and more people are including fish in their diet as a source of lean protein. As the appetite for fish grows, so does the strain placed on natural waters. Many of the fisheries, specific locations for harvesting fish, are…
