Fish farming

Fish farming

Of, or pertaining to the artificial mass cultivation of fish

Industry: Fishing

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bubble filters

Fishing; Fish farming

These internal filters use a lift tube to draw water through a foam block, as in a sponge filter.

A substance which is dissolved in the water to boost the alkalinity and/or adjust the pH. Buffers may be formulated to adjust the pH to a particular value, or to raise the alkalinity without changing ...

calcium chloride

Fishing; Fish farming

CaCl2. This is a form of calcium that may be added to reef tanks to maintain the calcium level. However, kalkwasser (calcium hydroxide) is preferred, as adding kalkwasser does not upset the ...

calcium hydroxide

Fishing; Fish farming

Ca(OH)2. See kalkwasser.

canister filter

Fishing; Fish farming

This filter consists of a canister external to the aquarium which is filled with various media, mechanical or chemical. Hoses run to and from the canister, and an attached pump forces water through ...

carbon

Fishing; Fish farming

This is carbon, looking like crumbled charcoal. It can absorb many compounds out of the water, and is especially good at removing yellowing compounds to keep the water clear. Carbon must be changed ...