Aquarium Weight In order to calculate the weight of an aquarium, you will need to take a number of factors into consideration. The largest contributor to an aquariums weight is, of course, the weight of the water, but one thing most people tend to forget is the weight of the substrate and the dry weight […]
What GPH Pump Do I Need? One of the first things you will need to do when you get a new aquarium is to figure out how large of a pump you will need. A good rule of thumb to follow is that a pump should have a flow rate of 5 GPH (gallons per […]
What Size Air Pump for a Fish Tank? A simple rule of thumb for selecting the right size air pump for a fish tank is that the air pump should have an output of at least 0.033 liters of air per minute per gallon of water. For example, if you have a 55 […]
What Size Fish Tank Filter Do I Need In order to keep your aquariums water as clean as possible, it is recommended that you have a filter that is powerful enough to turn the tanks water over at least 4 times and hour. That means if you have a 20 gallon tank […]
How Many Fish per Gallon The most often quoted “rule” for how many tropical fish per gallon of water is one inch of fish per gallon of water. This advice works well for most slender-bodied fish, but it is not sufficient for larger wide bodied fish. The one inch per gallon rule also only […]
Aquarium Gravel Depth One of the first things you will have to consider when setting up a new fish tank is how much gravel you will need to add. The amount of gravel you will need depends on the look you are trying to achieve, and the kinds of fish and plants […]
Finding the best lighting for coral reef aquariums can sometimes feel like a bit of a challenge. With all the options available it can be hard to find the type of light that works well for your aquarium. After all, there are T5 fluorescent lights, LED’s and hybrid systems. In this article we will go […]
Finding a good automatic fish feeder for flake food can be a little bit of a challenge. Unlike pellet food, flake food is more susceptible to moisture damage, and it is more prone to clumping. That means you have to pick the right automatic feeder for flake food or you run the risk of your […]
GloFish are brightly colored fish that are perfect for anyone new to the fish keeping hobby. At first, GloFish were originally only available in one species, the Zebra Danio. Now they come in four different species that range in size from 2 to 6 inches. That makes answering the question of how many GloFish in […]
If you’re looking for the best fish for a small tank without a heater, then you’re in luck because you have a lot of options. In the following article, we’ll review the eight best coldwater fish for small tanks that are readily available on the market. You might also want to try out our […]