The Constantly Expanding Aquarium Guide
Joshua@themandaringarden Rasbora heteromorpha Harlequin Rasbora are hardy freshwater fish that make for excellent starter fish. They stay small, bring color to the tank and are very peaceful fish. They do best when placed in a tank as a small school, over six fish. This gives them a group to swim around the tank in and … Read more Harlequin Rasbora Care Guide
Chelmon rostratus Everyone recognizes this fish. Their beautiful golden stripes, long mouth and peculiar personality make it a favorite among aquarists everywhere. They are fairly difficult to care for, and their little mouths can get just about anywhere, resulting in injury when paired with the wrong power head or filter. This combined with their difficult … Read more Copperband Butterflyfish Care Guide
Koumansetta rainfordi The Court Jester Goby is a beautiful fish who provides a lot of flare. As they can be kept in smaller tanks they are a hobby favorite. The goby is reef safe, however they can sprinkle sand on low placed corals. They can also present some challenges when it comes to feeding, … Read more Court Jester Goby Care Guide
Synchiropus splendidus The Green Mandarin is one of the most exotic salt water fish available. Their behaviors mimic that of a humming bird, as do their feeding habits. While mandarins can come in a variety of colors and sizes, the Green Mandarin is a mixture of blue, orange and green. The Green Mandarin is a … Read more Green Mandarin Care Guide
When maintaining aquatic life we are told to look out for pH and water hardness. That’s typically the end of fish store briefing, yet there is much more to learn about maintaining the perfect aquarium chemistry. Even where you live may have a huge impact on your water chemistry. By learning how to control these … Read more Aquarium Chemistry: Water Hardness, pH, gH, And kH
View On Amazon ViaAqua MillionAir Air Pump Review Tank Size Outlets Longevity Price 5-80 Gallons 80/200: 1 400/600: 2 1-3 Years Low ViaAqua, which is generally a lower cost/lower quality product, actually produces a great air pump. While it may only last around one and a half years before it shows signs of wear, it … Read more ViaAqua MillionAir Air Pump Review
View On Amazon Model GPH Wattage Dimensions Max Head Hose 1073.008 39.6 – 211.3 GPH 3 – 8 W 3.4″ x 2.63″ x 1.88″ 1.25 m | 49″ 1/2″ NPT 1073.020 52.8 – 634 GPH 14 – 30 W 4.6″ x 3.7″ x 2.9″ 2 m | 78.7″ 3/4″ NPT 1073.040 79.2 – 792.5 GPH … Read more Tunze Silence Recirculation Pump Review
View On Amazon Tank Size Noise Level Longevity Price Rating up to 150 Gallons Low 5+ Years Medium-low 8/10 Tunze, masters of the quiet aquarium, produces what I find to be the quietest protein skimmers available. The Tunze DOC 9410 Does a great job for tanks up to 100 gallons, however it does pull out … Read more Tunze DOC 9410 Protein Skimmer Review
View On Amazon Tank Size Noise Level Longevity Price Up to 65 Gallons Very Low 3-5 Years Medium-High The Tunze 9004 Protein Skimmer offers excellent filtration in small spaces without being difficult to use. The set-up process is a few minutes tops, with a couple adjustments throughout the first day. Once in place the skimmer … Read more Tunze 9004 Protein Skimmer Review
View On Amazon Size Dimensions Tank Size Noise Level Longevity Price 2100 GPH 4.5″ x 3.5″ x 3.5″ 105-265 Gallons Very Low 4-12+ Years High The Tunze Turbelle Stream 6085 is a high strength, low power draw, 14w, powerhead that can easily keep massive tanks well circulated. The price is high but the value the … Read more Tunze Turbelle stream 6085 Powerhead Review