So, you’re thinking about buying a customized fish tank? How exciting! Custom-built fish tanks make peaceful, 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…
You probably already know that fish living in the ocean can’t survive in freshwater lakes and rivers and vice versa. After all, they have radically different needs, which goes beyond how much salt is in their water. For fish tank hobbyists, it may go without saying that you need to pick one type of tank…
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…
Stable Water Temperature is Important for Maintaining a Beautiful, Vibrant Saltwater Aquarium As the seasons change and cold weather arrives, keep in mind that this can negatively affect your saltwater aquarium. If you’re not careful, the water temperature in your tank can drop and turn your beautiful living work of art into a pet cemetery.…
Protein Skimmers Are a Valuable Accessory to Consider for Any Home Aquarium Does your home aquarium have a protein skimmer? If not, this may be an accessory you want to consider investing in. This handy device uses bubbles to eliminate protein-based waste in your aquarium, and reduces the maintenance load for larger tanks. Here’s a…