Sieu Nguyen 
Whether you’re new to keeping a tank or want to put together a small aquascape that doesn’t require a ton of work or expensive equipment, keeping fish in a bowl without a filter is a great way to get started. Fishbowls are incredibly easy to set up and relatively easy to maintain. They require a minimal … Read more
Just merely asking the question… “what is the best reef salt available?… is going to get you more answers than you know how to handle. You’re going to have experts coming at you from every angle, each with their own opinion on what works best and when to use a particular brand. They’ll give you their … Read more
Whether you have an active Koi pond, a tumbling waterfall with statues that became your “Happy Place”, or a vibrant aquarium stocked with precious fish, a high-quality pump is a requirement for keeping your aquascape happy and healthy. You can’t just purchase any old pond pump, though. You need the best pond pump that matches your … Read more
When it comes time to set up your aquarium, choosing the right sand is one of the many decisions you are going to need to make. From setting up your accessories, your filter, your pump, choosing the right plants, adding the right fish, making sure it all works together, and the substrate you use, giving your … Read more
Building your piece of the ocean in your home or office can be an exciting time. It always starts in the planning and dreaming stages. Imagining what your result will look like, the types of fish you’re going to stock, and how you’re going to work maintaining it into your schedule. Once the planning is done, though, … Read more
Now that your pond is ready to go, your water is stable, and the pump is running, what do you do next? You start planting plants and adding fish. But, before you start stocking your pond with live fish, you’ll want to spend time mapping out the species that you want to include. Some species are … Read more
Building your pond can be one of the most exciting times in your life. However, making sure you’re doing it right, setting it up properly, and that you’re going to end up with the dream you had in your mind is where problems start. Choosing the right pond liner can help eliminate these frustrations, reduce your maintenance, … Read more
If you need to supplement the released carbon dioxide levels in your tank, you must use a co2 diffuser to bring your water’s co2 levels back up. If you haven’t ever needed to use a co2 diffuser, you may be wondering what it is, how it is used, and why using one would benefit your tank. … Read more
Choosing the best rocks for your freshwater aquarium can sometimes be a daunting task. On the one hand, you want to make sure the tank is beautiful to look at. On the other hand, you want to make sure you aren’t adding rocks that could potentially upset your delicate ecosystem. Most people don’t realize that the rocks … Read more
If you want your pond fish to not only survive but also thrive in your aquascape, ensuring they have plenty of oxygen is the first area you should address. As temperatures rise and fall, the biosystem in your aquascape changes, oxygen levels increase and decrease, and your fish feel the effects. With enclosed systems, such as your … Read more