If the spring light is so intense as to produce an abundance of algae, shield the window side of the tank with green cloth, green tinted cellophane, or transparent varnish. Draughts or other causes of sudden temperature changes should be avoided. For that reason set the tank back from the window, if possible, with a radiator between. Where the room thermostats are set for low evening and weekend temperatures the aquarium should be equipped with a suitable heater and thermostat. A 60watt heater will heat a 30-gallon aquarium. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES These supplies can be obtained in nature. Certain native plants, stones covered with the moss Fontinalis, and various assorted stones and medium coarse sand can be found outdoors. However, if you are in a hurry it is best to get these accessories in a pet store. In fact, as a general rule the plants YaUisneria, Sagittaria and Elodea do best if they are aquarium grown. Incidentally, they are the most important oxygenators of the aquarium and are also distinctly ornamental.
If the spring light is so intense as to produce an abundance of algae, shield the window side of the tank with green cloth, green tinted cellophane, or transparent varnish. Draughts or other causes of sudden temperature changes should be avoided. For that reason set the tank back from the window, if possible, with a radiator between. Where the room thermostats are set for low evening and weekend temperatures the aquarium should be equipped with a suitable heater and thermostat. A 60watt heater will heat a 30-gallon aquarium. AQUARIUM SUPPLIES These supplies can be obtained in nature. Certain native plants, stones covered with the moss Fontinalis, and various assorted stones and medium coarse sand can be found outdoors. However, if you are in a hurry it is best to get these accessories in a pet store. In fact, as a general rule the plants YaUisneria, Sagittaria and Elodea do best if they are aquarium grown. Incidentally, they are the most important oxygenators of the aquarium and are also distinctly ornamental.
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