Algae Cleaning Magnet
|
|
Mag-Flip 100 Aquarium Cleaner $12.11 Completely versatile hands-dry algae scraper and scrubber. The Mag-Flip actually flips from a scraper to a scrubber without placing your hands into the tank. Scrubber is great for removing standard algae and build-up, while the scraper can take down tougher cleaning jobs like coralline algae. The handiness of a mag-float combined with a strong, plastic algae scraper with the Mag-Flip… |
|
|
NanoMag – Magnetic Aquarium Cleaning Device $8.66 The NanoMag’s slender profile makes it the ideal algae cleaning magnet for hard-to-reach places in your tank. The stealth-like design is excellent for sliding between polyps and other delicate areas: all while keeping your hands clean and dry. Cleans glass up to 3/8 in. thick…. |
|
|
Algae Free Piranha Float Algae Magnet $49.99 New and Revolutionary Cleaning Magnets! These are the strongest floating aquarium algae cleaning magnets available that are safe for glass and acrylic aquariums. The inner cleaning assembly is made of high quality injected molded durable ABS plastic, which, when disengaged from the outer assemby, floats to the top of your aquarium.Benefits of a “floating” inner cleaning assembly: Enables… |
Phosphorus, the eleventh most abundant element in Earth’s crust, exists in three allotropic forms: white, red, and black. The white form of phosphorus is a highly active, waxy solid that catches fire spontaneously when exposed to air. In contrast, red phosphorus is a reddish powder that is relatively inert. It does not catch fire unless exposed to an open flame. Phosphorus always occurs in the form of a phosphate, a compound consisting of phosphorus, oxygen, and at least one more element. By far the most abundant source of phosphorus on Earth is a family of minerals known as the apatites which contain phosphorus, oxygen, calcium, and a halogen. The state of Florida in US is the world’s largest producer of phosphorus and is responsible for about a third of the entire element produced in the world. Phosphorus also occurs in all living organisms, most abundantly in bones, teeth, horn, and similar materials. It is found in all cells, however, in the form of compounds essential to the survival of all life. Like carbon and nitrogen, phosphorus is cycled through the environment. But since it has no common gaseous compounds, the phosphorus cycle occurs entirely within the solid and liquid portions of Earth’s crust.
About 95 percent of all the phosphorus used in industry goes to the production of phosphorus compounds. By far the most important of these is phosphoric acid, which accounts for about 83 percent of all phosphorus use in industry. A minor use is in the manufacture of safety matches. Phosphoric acid (H3PO4) typically ranks about number seven among the chemicals most widely produced in the United States. It is converted to a variety of forms, all of which are then used in the manufacture of synthetic fertilizer, accounting for about 85 percent of all the acid produced. Other applications of phosphoric acid include the production of soaps and detergents, water treatment, the cleaning and rust proofing of metals, the manufacture of gasoline additives, and the production of animal feeds.
The extraction of phosphate fertilizers from the island of Nauru is an illustrative case history regarding involvement or role of human element in our study of industrial chemistry or any branch of science. The Republic of Nauru, located in the Pacific Ocean, has an area of 21 km2, yet it is one of the world’s major suppliers of calcium phosphate which provides this small nation a gross national income of about 200 million USD per person per annum. This income provides an opulent life style with all the conveniences of modern living to native Naurans. In addition, they hire servants and maids from Asia and other island countries for work in and around their houses.
However, the down side of this idyllic life style is that there is little incentive for the owners and employers to work or study. Obesity, heart disease and alcohol abuse have suddenly taken them in the clutches. Moreover the long term effects on the environment have also been catastrophic as extraction of the phosphate rock is like large-scale dentistry. The ore is scooped up from between enormous tooth like stalks of coral limestone, some of which are 25m high. These barren pinnacles of lime stone will be all that is left of 80% of the island when the deposits are exhausted. Furthermore, silt run off from the mixing operation has damaged the offshore coral reefs that once provided abundant fishing resources.
At one time, large amounts of phosphoric acid were converted to a compound known as sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP that, in turn, was used in the manufacture of synthetic detergents. When STPP is released to the environment, however, it serves as a primary nutrient for algae in bodies of water such as ponds and lakes. As phosphates are a major source of pollution in lakes and streams, and high phosphate levels support over-production of algae and water weeds. However, many of us have misconceptions regarding the source of polluting phosphates, and many homeowners unknowingly contribute to the problem. Lawn and Garden fertilizers often are implicated as the major source of phosphate pollution. However, research clearly demonstrates that with proper application, fertilizer does not pollute. When phosphates are applied to soils, they quickly bind to soil particles, much like a magnet picks up paper clips. Soil-bound phosphates contribute to pollution only when soil erosion occurs. Research studies have found little or no difference in the phosphate content of storm runoff from lawn fertilizers with and without phosphate. The growth of huge algal blooms in the 1970s and 1980s as a result of phosphate discharges eventually led to bans on the use of this compound in detergents. As a consequence, the compound is no longer commercially important.
Problems arise, however, when fertilizer is over-spread or spilled onto hard surfaces like streets, driveways and sidewalks. Here, the phosphate washes with rain through the storm drains into lakes and rivers. Likewise, grass clippings and leaves that fall on hard surfaces release their phosphorous into water sources. Research studies indicate that 80 percent of the phosphorous from urban settings comes from lawn clippings and leaves that end up in street gutters. While a few grass clippings mowed into the street look rather innocent, collectively they have a major impact on our water quality. Using a mulching lawn mower to keep lawn clippings on your lawn is especially useful. Another important source of phosphate pollution comes from soil erosion caused by water or wind. When soil moves, it takes the soil-bound phosphates with it. Construction sites and sparsely vegetated ground also cause erosion.
About the Author:
Dr.Badruddin Khan teaches Chemistry in the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Gifts of Phosphate Fertilizers and Curses of Idyllic Life Styles
R E tunnel in single base tank
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $18.59 |
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $18.59 |
|
|
Algae Free Great White Cleaning Magnet (non floating) $99.99 |
|
|
Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Aquarium Algae Brush ER $18.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 350 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $27.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 130A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $14.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 125 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $13.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $29.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $29.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 125 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $13.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 350 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $27.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 130A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $14.95 |
|
|
Mag-Flip Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet/Scraper $21.95 |
|
|
Mag-Flip Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet Blades 3 $8.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 2 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $61.95 |
|
|
NIB MAGNAVORE 6ER ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $96.95 |
|
|
NIB MAGNAVORE 2ER ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $52.95 |
|
|
NIB MAGNAVORE 55G ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $34.95 |
|
|
Great White Algae Free Aquarium/Tank Cleaning Magnet $130.95 |
|
|
Tiger Shark Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 5/8-3/4″ $97.95 |
|
|
Hammerhead Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 75-250 Gallon $71.95 |
|
|
Mag-Flip Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet Blades 3 $8.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae 2ER-6ER $11.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 8 Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $189.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 2 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $61.95 |
|
|
Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Aquarium Algae Brush ER Gl $18.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore 8 & 10 Cleaning Magnet Algae $12.95 |
|
|
AcryliCare Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae Pads $13.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 6 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $114.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 10 Aquarium Algae Magnet Cleaning Machine $304.95 |
|
|
AcryliCare Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae Pads 55g,2er $9.99 |
|
|
AcryliCare Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae Pads $13.95 |
|
|
Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Aquarium Algae Brush ER Gl $18.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae 2ER-6ER $11.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 6 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $114.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 8 Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $189.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore 8 & 10 Cleaning Magnet Algae $12.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 4 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $77.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 4 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $77.95 |
|
|
Tiger Shark Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 5/8-3/4″ $97.95 |
|
|
Great White Algae Free Aquarium/Tank Cleaning Magnet $130.95 |
|
|
Hammerhead Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 75-250 Gallon $71.95 |
|
|
Piranha Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 30-125g Aquarium $52.95 |
|
|
THE PIRANHA FLOAT – ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $44.99 |
|
|
Algae Free Glass Cleaning Magnet Replacement Pad Kit $9.25 |
|
|
Algae Free Acrylic Cleaning Magnet Replacement Pad Kit $10.95 |
|
|
Mag-Flip 100 Aquarium Cleaner $12.11 Completely versatile hands-dry algae scraper and scrubber. The Mag-Flip actually flips from a scraper to a scrubber without placing your hands into the tank. Scrubber is great for removing standard algae and build-up, while the scraper can take down tougher cleaning jobs like coralline algae. The handiness of a mag-float combined with a strong, plastic algae scraper with the Mag-Flip… |
|
|
NanoMag – Magnetic Aquarium Cleaning Device $8.66 The NanoMag’s slender profile makes it the ideal algae cleaning magnet for hard-to-reach places in your tank. The stealth-like design is excellent for sliding between polyps and other delicate areas: all while keeping your hands clean and dry. Cleans glass up to 3/8 in. thick…. |
|
|
Algae Free Piranha Float Algae Magnet $49.99 New and Revolutionary Cleaning Magnets! These are the strongest floating aquarium algae cleaning magnets available that are safe for glass and acrylic aquariums. The inner cleaning assembly is made of high quality injected molded durable ABS plastic, which, when disengaged from the outer assemby, floats to the top of your aquarium.Benefits of a “floating” inner cleaning assembly: Enables… |
best filter and light for tank?
what would be the best filter for a 29 gallon tank.we have a aqua tank 30-60 in there now,but i would like to switch it over to something that does a better job filtering the water..also what wattage light would be best. i am not sure of what sort of light is in there now.we only have 5 community fish and one kora dora in there at the moment. but within 2 days of cleaning the tank we have algae along the glass and gravel again.( we clean once a week with siphon and glass magnet and and half water change) the fish tank isnt near a natural light source and only get about 12 hours of light.
First of all do not worry about the algae if it is green fantastic it is very healthy tank if it is brown not too good too much light is the cause for brown algae.
second of all i use only fluval .
fluval is a great range not too pricy and not too big .
a fluval filter can be external and internal
very very good filteration if you go for a external wich i fee is best so it doesnt distract you when looking at your fish the external have a huge filteration it can filter over 6 times the normal filter you see the water is taken in and flows through 6 or more baskets holding amonia remover for example as well as many other treatment and fluval also produce great lights my personal pref is aqua glow and aqua sunlight theese lights provide uv for the killing of many parrasite and promotes healthy fish and the sun glow ones simulat the natural sunlight .ps 12 hours of sunlight is perectly adequate .
think yourself luck i own baby and full grown key hole cichlids they love the light i gotta leave mine on for about 6 hours a day becaus they go all huffy with me when i turn it out mind you my koolis love it when the light goes out but as a overall summary Fluval will be your best range pets at home and Dobeys stock theese .
hope this helps
ps once a month give your tank a good thorough clean before water change get your scraper and remove all algae from the surface of the glass then a water change this loosens the algae and helps get shot of it plus depending on the fish you have most breedes love the clearer water.
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $18.59 |
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $18.59 |
|
|
Algae Free Great White Cleaning Magnet (non floating) $99.99 |
|
|
Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Aquarium Algae Brush ER $18.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 350 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $27.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 130A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $14.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 125 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $13.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $29.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 360A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $29.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 125 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $13.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 350 Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $27.95 |
|
|
Mag-Float 130A Acrylic Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $14.95 |
|
|
Mag-Flip Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet/Scraper $21.95 |
|
|
Mag-Flip Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet Blades 3 $8.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 2 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $61.95 |
|
|
NIB MAGNAVORE 6ER ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $96.95 |
|
|
NIB MAGNAVORE 2ER ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $52.95 |
|
|
NIB MAGNAVORE 55G ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $34.95 |
|
|
Great White Algae Free Aquarium/Tank Cleaning Magnet $130.95 |
|
|
Tiger Shark Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 5/8-3/4″ $97.95 |
|
|
Hammerhead Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 75-250 Gallon $71.95 |
|
|
Mag-Flip Glass Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet Blades 3 $8.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae 2ER-6ER $11.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 8 Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $189.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 2 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $61.95 |
|
|
Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Aquarium Algae Brush ER Gl $18.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore 8 & 10 Cleaning Magnet Algae $12.95 |
|
|
AcryliCare Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae Pads $13.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 6 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $114.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 10 Aquarium Algae Magnet Cleaning Machine $304.95 |
|
|
AcryliCare Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae Pads 55g,2er $9.99 |
|
|
AcryliCare Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae Pads $13.95 |
|
|
Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Aquarium Algae Brush ER Gl $18.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore Cleaning Magnet Algae 2ER-6ER $11.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 6 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $114.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 8 Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $189.95 |
|
|
Tune-Up Kit Magnavore 8 & 10 Cleaning Magnet Algae $12.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 4 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $77.95 |
|
|
Magnavore 4 ER Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet $77.95 |
|
|
Tiger Shark Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 5/8-3/4″ $97.95 |
|
|
Great White Algae Free Aquarium/Tank Cleaning Magnet $130.95 |
|
|
Hammerhead Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 75-250 Gallon $71.95 |
|
|
Piranha Aquarium Algae Cleaning Magnet 30-125g Aquarium $52.95 |
|
|
THE PIRANHA FLOAT – ALGAE CLEANING MAGNET $44.99 |
|
|
Algae Free Glass Cleaning Magnet Replacement Pad Kit $9.25 |
|
|
Algae Free Acrylic Cleaning Magnet Replacement Pad Kit $10.95 |
Write a comment: