Getting a good filtration is a mush for any fish tank, big or small. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all protein skimmer. This guide will help you make a decision based on the size of your fish tank. I will start with the smaller ones before moving on. You can use the table…
Getting the right lights is critical to ensure a healthy frag tank. In my guide on setting up a frag tank, I did not dive deep into what lights to choose from so I am doing it. Specifically, I will be touching on: What top brands you can considers What are their pros and cons…
When it comes to Fluval fish tanks, the popular models are the Fluval Spec V and Flex series. Both models are great aquariums but have subtle differences. If you want value for money, I recommend Fluval Flex over Spec V. For an additional $20, you get a bigger tank, which comes with all sorts of…
Setting up a frag tank can provide us with a couple of benefits. This guide (updated for 2019) will show you the process and solutions on how to go about doing it. Here are the basics of how to set up a frag tank: Purchase or reuse a suitable fish tank Decide on how the…
RO water is great for reducing unwanted chemicals in our tap water or to make it ‘less hard’. Unfortunately, the side effect of RO is having all the minerals being stripped away, even those that are desirable for our aquatic plants, shrimps and fishes. In this article, you will learn how to remineralize RO water…
There are numerous small tanks options for shrimps in the market today. Just knowing what is available is already a tedious effort, not to mention finding the best choice among them, Well, I am gonna to make the job simpler for you by recommending what I think is the best nano tank (defined as under…
Hands up if you have a fish tank addition. It starts with one, and then another, and another until you suddenly have a room full of aquariums. This is very typical as one gets into this hobby. My advice is not to fight this urge but to plan for it. This starts from having the…
Controlling the temperature of a fish tank is an important part of any fish tank set up. While there are many cheap options in the market, they do come with a higher cost. Specifically, most of them will either fried or electrocute your fish! Having my fair share of such low grade but cheap heaters,…
Aquariums are a delightful hobby for the young or old and give hours of beautiful, restful entertainment. They are not only great for relieving the stresses of everyday life, but also useful for the little ones to learn about ecosystems. But, a 5 gallon fish tank requires some planning, thought and work. The tanks easily…
I have to admit the headline is a bit misleading. It is not really an actual aquarium per say. Instead, the Ecosphere is a closed ecosystem, encapsulated in a glass sphere. You can watch the tiny shrimps moving around without any need for maintenance. For a fuss free experience, you can’t get better than this.…
