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How Can Ancistrus Help You Clean Your Nature Aquarium?
Did you just say “ADA tanks are ONLY for fresh water planted aquariums”?… Watch this video!
Before and After Aquascapes
Cleaning your ADA Pollen Glass CO2 Diffuser
ADA View 406 – Iwagumi Style Nature Aquarium using Ryuoh Stones

I participated in the making of this “Aquascape” in 2011 during the Nature Aquarium Seminar conducted in the ADA Headquaters in Niigata Japan. The seminar is available only to ADA distributors and authorized retailers. A total of 55 participants attended this seminar which was headed by Mr. Takashi Amano himself. …
NA Workshop in Seattle, Washington
Happy Chinese New Year!
IALPC 2013 Now Accepting On-Line Entries
The online application system for the International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest (IAPLC) 2013 is officially open, today. IAPLC online application process is very simple, as easy as 1, 2, 3. Go to IAPLC official website and start the process with registering your e-mail address. IAPLC send you a confirmation e-mail …
Testing gH using API Test Kits
General Hardness or gH is the measure of calcium (Ca++) and magnesium ions (Mg++) dissolved in water. General Hardness is measured with the gH Test Kit. Carbonate Hardness, also known as kH, refers to the concentration of bicarbonate (HCO3-) and carbonate (CO3–) dissolved in water. Carbonate Hardness is measured with …
Manila’s King of Koi
Electric Blue Balloon Rams Available Now at Aquariums West
If you are looking for a beautiful center piece in your Nature Aquariums, I highly recommend the Electric Blue Balloon Rams. The bright metallic blue will pop out in the lush green of the Nature Aquariums. They are perfect for Nature Aquariums with low pH and very soft water. They …