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DO - Dissolved Oxygen

 
Definition:
    ox·y·gen Element Symbol - O > A gaseous element that constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume, is essential for plant and animal respiration, and is required for nearly all combustion. Oxygenation and dissolved oxygen are important factors to pay attention to in saltwater aquaria keeping.
     

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    The Importance of Proper Aeration
    Keeping the oxygen level in a tank at the proper level is extremely important to the health of your fish, invertebrates and corals.

    Testing Your Aquarium Water
    Taking the time to test your saltwater aquarium water whether it is a fish-only or reef tank system is a very important part of maintenance, as it gives you an analysis of the condition or quality of the environment your marine inhabitants are living in.

    More About Water Quality
    All about saltwater aquarium maintenance care, such as performing water changes, testing water parameters, using sea salt mixes and making up top-off water, as well as other topics pertaining to water quality and chemical elements such as calcium, nitrates, phosphates, pH and alkalinity.
     
     
     


     

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