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Advanced Aquarium Concepts

General Topics

Freshwater Chemistry

Water Changes and Water Quality

Algae Control

Sand as a Superior Substrate

Replacing the Substrate

How to Acclimate Fish

Heaters

The Dangers of Used Aquariums

Moving an Aquarium

Particle Board Aquarium Stands

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