How Do Artificial Coral Inserts Benefit You, Your Aquarium, and the Environment? When constructing an aquarium, there are few easier ways to immediately add dramatic splashes of color and a variety of structures than by adding coral. With their diverse hues and growth patterns, coral reefs provide both aesthetic appeal and interesting terrain for…
Acrylic Aquariums Require a Gentle Touch to Prevent Scratches There’s a lot to love about owning an acrylic aquarium. For one thing, acrylic is stronger and more flexible than glass, so it doesn’t shatter or leak easily. It also weighs less than glass, which makes it simpler to pick up and move around. And, of…
Discover Everything You Need to Know About a Coral Aquarium Eye-catching coral aquariums are riding a wave of popularity as more people take on the special challenges. A coral aquarium requires more attention—and usually costs more—than a typical freshwater aquarium. The extra effort is worth it for many aquarists, however. Technological improvements and all-in-one setups…
So, you’re thinking about buying a home aquarium? How exciting! Aquariums make peacefully beautiful additions to most homes and provide hours of enjoyment. But if your aquarist journey has only just begun, there are many things you should consider before taking the final plunge. First and foremost, bear in mind that owning an aquarium is…
Have you ever looked at an aquarium and thought: “Man, wouldn’t it be awesome to be a fish?” Imagine it for a second: just lazily swimming among the java moss without a care in the world. No worries, no places to be, no taxes? Yep, there’s no doubt that pet fish are living the good…
What Tropical Fish Behavior is OK, and What’s Not? Strange behaviors from your tropical fish can prompt confusion and concern. Picture this: One day you walk over to your aquarium and find one of your tropical fish floating belly-up at the top of the water. Upset, you open up the lid to retrieve your seemingly…
LED Lights Have Made It Cheaper and Easier to Create the Aquarium Setup of Your Dreams It’s amazing how quickly technology is progressing. In practically every aspect of life, we now have tools at our disposal that we couldn’t even imagine 50 years ago. That even includes aquarium lighting. LED lights have changed things in…
There are a lot of things we love about saltwater aquariums—the vibrant colors, the soothing ambiance they lend a room, the joy of watching living things grow as you feed and care for them. But one of the things about aquariums that we enjoy the most is how we can see fish, coral, and other…