Adding a powerhead to a freshwater aquarium is an excellent way to improve the quality of the water, and it can also enhance the well being of your fish. A powerhead will help circulate the water in an aquarium more completely. They can also keep your water well oxygenated, and the added water flow can […]
Finding the right light for an aquarium is always an important decision. This is especially true if you plan on keeping GloFish. In order to bring out their bright vibrant colors, you will need to get a fixture that emits more light in the blue part of the spectrum. Continue reading on to learn more […]
If you’re planning on getting GloFish, you might be asking yourself the question do GloFish need a filter? The short answer to this question is yes GloFish will need a filter. If you plan on keeping GloFish in a small fish tank we recommend you get a sponge filter (Amazon Link). For larger aquariums the […]
In order to keep a thriving reef tank, you need to make sure your water is completely free of any contaminants that might harm your coral colonies. That means you either need to buy purified water from your local fish store, or you can purchase an RO DI System. Owning your own reverse osmosis system […]
So, you just brought home a new Oscar and you want to know what type of food will help them reach their full potential. You probably even bought an Oscar because you want to keep a large impressive fish as a centerpiece in your aquarium. That’s why it is extremely important to feed them the […]
What Size Heater Do I Need for My Fish Tank? In order to select the right size heater for your fish tank, you need to know how many gallons of water your tank holds. Once you know how many gallons your aquarium holds, then a good rule of thumb to follow is that […]
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 […]