MICROCOSM Books
Microcosm, Ltd. is one of the world’s leading English-language publishers of books for aquarium enthusiasts, from beginners to experts.
In partnership with T.F.H. Publications, Inc. of Neptune City, New Jersey, Microcosm co-publishes the highly acclaimed Microcosm/TFH Professional Series Books.
Current list of Microcosm titles and authors.
Microcosm is located in Shelburne, Vermont, on the shores of Lake Champlain.
- Established 1997.
- Founding Editor & Publisher: James M. Lawrence.
- Bestselling Microcosm authors include Scott W. Michael, Martin A. Moe, Jr., Robert M. Fenner, Michael S. Paletta, Dr. Matthew L. Wittenrich, Dr. Ronald L. Shimek and others.
490 Acorn Lane
P.O. Box 490
Shelburne, VT 05482
United States
Matt Pedersen says:
Anton, for freshwater I might suggest looking for products that are meant to reconstitute RO/DI water. Kent Marine offers R/O Right, Seachem offers Equilibrium. Or you can look at additives designed specifically for the water chemistry you're trying to emulate. E.g. our water here comes out of the tap with a TDS of 43. VERY soft, and with a temporary, artificially high pH that quickly dissipates. I use various additives (salts and buffers) in the aquariums that house African Rift Lake cichlids...without them, they just don't seem to fare as well (which is entirely understandable).Felicia McCaulley says:
Thanks, Tal! We appreciate your input! My freezer is pretty tiny, but at least I can freeze RO in my ice cube trays and use them for my nano tank. Great idea!Anton says:
No not possible lol. Was worried I wouldn't get notice of the replyAnton says:
Think i may have left out my email addy in my message.Anton says:
Hi is it ok to use trace elements meant for reef aquariums in fresh water tanks? I know trace elements vary in bodies of water depending on a lot of things but are trace elements between fresh water and sea water very different generaly? I keep fresh water fish that like mineral rich hard water, our rainfall is exceptionaly high so I wish to add trace elements. Only I cant get them for fresh water only salt water tanks. Seems calcium is the highest concentration in these liquid trace elements. I guess oceans are much higher generaly in calcium than fresh water but for the rest Im not sure. Would they be safe to use for fresh water tanks?VIDEO Inside Look: AMAZONAS Magazine "FOSSIL FISHES" says:
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