As an aquarium hobbyist, you’ve likely seen driftwood in fish tanks. Apart from its esthetic uses, it provides many health benefits for fish and other aquatic creatures. Perhaps you’ve tried placing driftwood on the bottom of your aquarium only to have it float back up to the surface. This can be frustrating, indeed. So how …
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If you’re looking at creating some extra water flow in your fish tank, you should consider a waver maker. You’ve most likely heard of a power head, which is a circulating pump that runs continuously. An aquarium wave maker, however, is an upgrade to a traditional power head. The purpose of a wave maker is …
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As an aquarium hobbyist, you may be contemplating whether to reseal your aging fish tank. Though resealing is usually only done on aquariums that are 10 years old or more, you may be wondering if it’s time or how to know for sure when your tank needs to be resealed? You’ll know it’s time to …
As much as I enjoy sitting back and watching my beautiful fish tanks, I also get tired of the maintenance some days. I was just thinking about that the other night and thought this would be a helpful topic for someone who’s considering getting into the hobby. Like with anything in life, there are always …
As an aquarium hobbyist, you likely have some type of wood in your tank. Wood in aquariums not only adds a unique aesthetic element but it’s also functional as well. Wood provides a hiding place for fish as well as an area to spawn or lay eggs. But what types of wood are safe aquariums? …
Most of the discussion I hear in the aquarium hobby when it comes to aquarium size is how big should a fish tank be? The flip side to this debate is the title of this article – what happens if a fish tank is too small? If a fish tank is too small, your fish …
A backyard pond is a wonderful addition to any home. It provides a natural and relaxing outdoor oasis that’s aesthetically pleasing while providing a habitat for fish and other wildlife. The key to a healthy pond environment is clean water that’s well oxygenated. But how do you add oxygen to a pond? There are 3 …
Apart from food and daily maintenance products, the biggest expense when it comes to running an aquarium is the electricity bill. Energy is required to run all the necessary equipment such as filters, heaters, lights, protein skimmers, and air pumps. But how much energy does an aquarium use and what is the cost? The cost …
