Hang on back filters (HOB or power filter) and canister filters are two of the more popular filters used by aquarium hobbyists for both freshwater and saltwater. They both have their pros and cons which always relate to the size of tanks being used as well as whether you have a freshwater or marine setup. […]
HOB VS Canister Filter – Which is Best for You? Read More »
This seems to be an ongoing discussion in the aquarium community. I know my view on this has changed over the years and yours probably will too after reading this article. It is always good to hear what other, more experienced hobbyists have to say about things like this in order to help you make
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A couple of months ago, I was looking at my 10-gallon freshwater aquarium and noticed something moving in the gravel. I looked closer and found what looked like teeny tiny shrimp. That’s what it looked like at first, once I took a closer look, I could see it wasn’t a shrimp at all. Then I
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This coming spring, I am putting a Koi pond in my backyard and I am super excited about it! I have a ton of experience with aquariums but have never tackled a pond. I have been researching the answer to every question I could think of on how to set up the pond and what
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UV (ultra violet) light sterilizers for aquariums are not as common as I thought they would be. I don’t personally know anyone with an aquarium that is currently using one. Many people with outdoor ponds have them. Does that mean you shouldn’t use one? Good question! Aquarium UV sterilizers certainly have their place and are
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Guppies are very easy to keep, even if you are a beginner. Guppies are very hardy and very attractive little freshwater fish. If you need some color and activity added to a fish tank, then investing in guppy fish is the way to go. A peaceful community fish and just plain fun to watch they
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In my house, Legos can be found in numerous locations and in more shapes and styles than my son has time to play with them! For some reason, just last night, I was thinking I should put some of his unused Legos together and place them in my fish tank. We have a 10-gallon aquarium
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This is a great question! You can look at this one from the perspective of does the aquarium filter need to be on for the fish’s sake and should a piece of equipment such as a filter be left running 24/7? Not surprisingly, this question comes up a lot online. I can help answer both
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