The Constantly Expanding Aquarium Guide
Joshua@themandaringarden Ekostore Remote Controlled LED View On Amazon Size Fits Aquariums Watts LEDs Average Lifetime Color Options 19.5″ 12″-19.5″ 6 Watts 36 LEDs 2.5-3 Years 32 The Ekostore strikes the perfect balance between high power, low cost and energy efficient, making it one of if not the best starter light for aquarists everywhere. The housing of … Read more Ekostore Remote Controlled LED Review
View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 158 GPH 1.77″ x 3.3″ x 2.5″ 4.2′ Very Low 3-6 Years Medium When it comes to reliable equipment, you can always count on Eheim to produce a fair priced product. The Eheim Compact pump 1000 is no different. It has a solid, quiet … Read more Eheim Compact 600 Pump Review
View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 80 GPH 1.36″ x 2.15″ x 2.03″ 1.6′ Very Low 3-6 Years Low Eheim’s compact 300 LPH compact pump brings a low yet consistent flow rate to our homes. The max head it fairly small, meaning you will need a specific use for the … Read more Eheim Compact 300 Pump Review
View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 264 GPH 2.12″ x 3.7″ x 3.07″ 6.5′ Very Low 3-6 Years Medium-high Eheim is a company I’ve trusted for well over a decade, and the Eheim Compact 1000 is no exception. The pump will move water for years, enduring constant heavy use without … Read more Eheim Compact 1000 Pump Review
View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 793 GPH 5.4″ x 3.2″ x 5″ 3m | 127″ Very Low 5+ Years High Eheims compact+ 3000 model submersible aquarium pump brings a lot of value rolled into a small pump. It runs fairly quietly, even more so when submerged, and can move … Read more Eheim Compact+ 3000 Pump Review
View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 80 GPH 3.23″ x 5.43″ x 4.96″ 90″ Very Low 5+ Years High Eheim’s compact+ 2000 model water pump brings more strength and adjustability than all its previous models. The side of the pump features a flow control valve that is missing on smaller … Read more Eheim Compact+ 2000 Pump Review
View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Longevity Price 75 GPH 1.9″ x 2.1″ x 1.7″ 2.5′ Very Low 2-5 Years Low 100 GPH 3″ x 1.6″ x 2.1″ 3′ Very Low 2-5 Years Low 132 GPH 1.9″ x 2.6″ x 2.3″ 4′ Very Low 2-5 Years Low 158 GPH 5.6″ x 2.1″ … Read more EcoPlus Submersible Pump Review
For the purposes of this guide we will be building the wet/dry filter in an aquariums sump. If you do not have one already then you should look into our guide on building your own sump. A sump will give you access to a multitude of benefits including our wet/dry filter design. Remember to always … Read more DIY Wet/Dry Filter Guide
Building your sump correctly the first time is a difficult task. When we first got into the hobby the first two sumps failed, teaching us different lessons each time. Now our sumps are strong, well aged and still perform flawlessly years later. By passing our knowledge onto aspiring new aquarists we hope to make sumps … Read more DIY Sump Guide
We’ve all done it a few times. You’re heating a bucket for a water change and just quickly swap the heater from the tank to your bucket. Sure the warnings say to keep the heaters under water and just being exposed for a second or two can have no dangers right? Owners asking the question … Read more Dangers of Dry Aquarium Heaters