tank water
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agua del tanque
- In contrast, of course, protein skimming in aquaria is used to remove undesirable organics from the (valuable) tank water.
Examples
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These observations prompted an initial decision to remove tank water 24 hours after feeding to minimize the possibility of contamination by food residue.
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Once your hot moves and can keep your tank water at a temperature within the acceptable range, try your best to keep it there. The rapid temperature fluctuations can be harmful or even fatal to a Betta fish.
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All of the authentic reef tank water samples were analyzed on a Shimadzu 5000 TOC Analyzer in one batch per experiment.
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Two measures of skimmer performance that we postulate will be of interest to aquarists are (1) the rate (speed) at which the skimmer removes organic contaminants, and (2) the amount of organic contaminants removed relative to the total amount present in the tank water.
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To keep the fish healthy, you should regularly test the tank water for ammonia and nitrate levels.
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The aquarium's tank water must be treated with dechlorinator before introducing new fish.
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When setting up a new aquarium, it's essential to cycle the tank water to create a suitable environment for the fish.
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Morphology
The meaning 'water contained in a tank' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'tank' (a vessel for holding liquids) with 'water' (H₂O). This noun–noun composition follows a common modifier + head pattern that a B1 learner who knows both words can readily interpret, and similar constructions occur across languages.
Etymology
Tank water comes from the simple image of water kept in a tank, a large container. It means the water 'inside' that tank, for example the water used 'for keeping fish', so the phrase refers to that water and its condition.