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Few things spoil the enjoyment of an aquarium quite like a sudden outbreak of algae. Whether it’s a fuzzy green coating on the rocks, gossamer-like strands on the plants, or stubborn black brush-like growths.
Switzerland is a country of travellers. Whether it’s a hiking holiday in the Grisons Alps or a break by the sea – when the suitcases are packed, one delicate system is left behind: the aquarium.
With its impressive geology and wild river landscapes, Switzerland offers a wealth of inspiration for aquascaping. Many aquarists dream of bringing a piece of the local natural world into their own living rooms.
An aquarium is a living piece of nature within your own home. But like any technical system, it requires energy to maintain lighting, heating and water circulation.
When the snow melts in the mountains and the first warm rays of sunshine reach Swiss gardens, life in the garden pond comes to life too. However, the transition from winter to spring is a delicate phase for the ecological balance.
Anyone setting up an aquarium in Switzerland will usually come across a particular issue very quickly: hard water. Particularly in the Swiss Plateau, the Jura or the Geneva region, tap water is often so hard that it poses a challenge for many common ornamental fish.
