Aquarium equipment reviews and buying guides
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
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
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
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
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
If you want to keep your school happy and healthy, and your aquascape thriving, you need to check the pH and nutrient levels regularly. Failing to keep an eye on the acidity levels could lead to your fish getting sick, algae growing out of control, or bacteria being able to develop — which requires far more … Read more
In most types of filters for Koi ponds today, pressure bio filters are the best ones to choose. This type of pond filters features a very capacity larger than the rest making the best choice for dealing with a huge amount of waste from pond fish. Moreover, a good pressure bio filter can help to … Read more
The main purpose of aquarium water pumps (powerheads) is to operate the filtration systems of home aquariums, aquaponics, and hydroponic systems. This helpful equipment is commonly chosen by creative aquarists who want to DIY their own aquarium filters. In Wet/Dry filtration systems, a water pump is placed in the sump tank to return the water back to the main tank after it … Read more
An aquarium UV sterilizer is a vital device for the proper management of both saltwater and freshwater fish tanks. It supplements the filtration system of an aquarium because of the ability to kill parasites, viruses, algae, and bacteria floating in the water. Another reason for the importance of aquarium UV sterilizer is its ability to control … Read more