Aquarium Set up & Maintenance

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 […]

The key piece of equipment for any aquarium hobbyist is the tank. With so many different options available, choosing the right tank can be tricky – especially when it comes to ones without lids. You may be looking to purchase a new, more modern-looking aquarium without a lid and are wondering if it’s okay to

When considering a fish tank, you need to weigh the pros and cons of glass versus acrylic. With so many options available, it’s recommended that you do your research beforehand to ensure you’re getting the right tank for your aquarium needs. One question typically asked is which type lasts the longest? And the answer is…

Nothing ruins the viewing pleasure of an aquarium more than water that has something floating around in it other than fish. There are many different things that could be floating in fish tank water that look like dust particles. You might even see coloring such as yellow or green showing up in the water. But

I know from personal experience that cleaning a fish tank week after week, year after year can be tiring some days. Even when you really enjoy the fish-keeping hobby sometimes it would be nice to just skip this task altogether. Luckily, there are things you can do with your fish tank set-up to help keep

If you’re new to the aquarium hobby or have primarily been keeping freshwater fish, you might associate using a sump with marine tanks – assuming you have heard of an aquarium sump. Traditionally, sumps have been set-up by marine hobbyists. What does that mean for freshwater aquarium owners, however? A sump can be used for

Whether you are new to the hobby or have been keeping aquarium fish for some time, have you ever wondered how full your tank should be? Of course, you have at some point in time I’m sure. Even without realizing it, you have probably thought about it. A fish tank’s water level should not be

As you may (or may not) know, aquarium fish and plants need oxygen to survive. Aerating the aquatic environment is key to maintaining good water quality in freshwater tanks, but what about saltwater tanks? Do they need air bubbles? An aeration system should be installed in a saltwater aquarium, unless you have a small or