The Constantly Expanding Aquarium Guide
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
Aquarium heaters cost no different than any other power consuming item. To find the cost of running your aquarium heater simply use the cost of kilowatt per hour. In The US this averages at 12.58 cents. For convenience sake here is a quick table on aquarium heater operation costs. Depending on the difference in room … Read more Cost Of Running An Aquarium Heater
Gone are the days where only the most exotic corals broke the triple digit price range. Today we can find medium sized Kenya trees going for over $50, once common softies breaking $30 for small frags and full colonies costing well over $200. The only real way to score a deal on coral frags is … Read more How To Grow Coral At Home
Aquarium salinity is one of the most deciding factors in keeping saltwater or brackish fish. Think of it as balancing out the oxygen we breath. Pure oxygen will actually kill a human. Likewise swimming in pure water will kill our marine fish. To provide them with the optimal salinity it is best to look at … Read more Maintaining Proper Aquarium Salinity
Rocks may not seem to do much, but in the aquarium they contribute to the ecosystem a great deal. Calcareous rocks in your aquarium raise pH and make your water “harder”; replicate marine habitat parameters. Rocks provide hiding places and breeding grounds for your fish, making them at home. Copepods, amphipods, and other micro-organism foods … Read more Choosing Aquarium Safe Rocks
When setting up new fish tanks there’s a lot to keep in mind. Finding the right heater and controller to keep the perfect temperature is a step in the right direction but there is a bit more to heating than that. Namely overheating. When summertime comes our heaters often get long breaks. The problem is … Read more Aquarium Lights Heating Up Water
When it comes to selecting the best aquarium heater size there is no “per gallon” rule that works in all cases. More often than not the size of your heater will be determined by the wattage and quality of your heater. This means the cheapest, biggest heater may not be the best aquarium heater. In … Read more Aquarium Heater Size Guide
It happens every time. Someone who is new to the hobby asks me if they have everything they need to set up their first fish tank. The first thing every new aquarist does wrong is a strange mistake: They buy what they don’t need. When building aquariums it’s not uncommon for even experienced hobbyists to … Read more The Ultimate Aquarium Equipment List