Once someone settles into the aquarium hobby and has a grasp of the basics, they often become compelled to start aquascaping.  Aquascaping is basically “landscaping the interior of your fish tank to give it a more interesting appearance.  Most aquascapers start with gravel, add various plants, driftwood, and aquarium rocks paying special attention to the [...]

When it comes to sprucing up the look of your aquarium, fish tank decor is a great way to quickly make changes that instantly transform your aquarium. Whether you are looking for discount fish tank decor or just quality cheap fish tank decor, you are guaranteed to find something you like. Aquarium decorations come in [...]

When it comes to setting up an aquarium, there is always confusion about the best process and what accessories and supplies you actually need to keep your tropical fish safe and healthy! Well, there is good news in that the minimal list of fish tank supplies for most tanks is a short one. Don’t waste [...]

If you are planning on starting a 10 gallon aquarium and are wondering what fish tank supplies you’ll need to get it looking great, you’re in luck as this list includes the must-have items for your new fish tank! 10 gallon aquarium – this is an obvious place to start.  At this size aquarium, a [...]

The first thing that must be done by anyone who wants to starts an aquarium is to gather all the necessary fish aquarium supplies. This includes the fish tank, the water pump, the filter, the lights, the fish food and most especially, the fish. These are the basic equipment that any one who is just [...]

Within the aquarium hobby, the holy grail of fish tanks is widely agreed up on to be a show quality reef tank.  Unfortunately, for newcomers to the hobby, the setup of such a reef aquarium is not an easy thing to accomplish.  Rushing into a first reef tank will ultimately result in wasted money and [...]

Many aquarists, both beginner and advanced, find themselves wondering how to get the best deals on aquarium supplies. The concern with this stems from the fact that there are too many available when it comes to sources for aquarium / fish tank supplies. With the variety of supplies and accessories needed by aquarists, finding the [...]

When it comes to turtle tank supplies, there are a few items that are very important to the health of your turtles and other aquatic pets kept in a turtle tank. These include turtle tank neutralizer, calcium, and turtle food. Some supplies for turtle tanks can be avoided with very little effect on your turtles. [...]

When it comes to Biorb and Biube aquariums, they never stop astounding the aquarium hobby with innovations.  Biorb aquariums provide higher oxygenation, and are extremely easy to maintain.  When it comes to the Biorb light system, though, nothing else can even remotely compare!  These aquarium lights have a fantastic set of features that blow the [...]

Aquarium filtration is one of the most important things that must be considered when it comes to setting up a home aquarium for the first time. It is highly needed as it helps in the removal of many kinds of waste in the tank water which, if they accumulate, can prove toxic to the fish [...]

We all wonder where we can get the best deals on freshwater aquarium supplies. One of my favorite sites to look for fish tank supplies would have to be Amazon! On this page we’ll list some of the best selling supplies from each of the major categories of aquarium supplies you are most likely interested [...]

Setting up and starting a new aquarium is a very exciting thing to do whether you’re a beginner or an advanced hobbyist. There are so many options to choose that can make your aquarium unique and a perfect representation of whatever you have dreamed it to be. It is no surprise that aquarium gravel can [...]

Aquariums need a heating system in order to replicate the natural water temperature of fish. For mini aquariums, this is all the more important. A smaller living environment needs more help in maintaining that delicate balance that is ideal for fish to thrive and grow. Fortunately for fish and their owners, someone invented the mini [...]

When most people start keeping fish in an aquarium, they start with a smaller aquarium that is easy to fit on a dresser, desk, or table at home.  This is usually a good enough place to hold a fish tank for awhile.  When it comes to owning multiple aquariums or setting up a large tank, [...]

If you have ever kept discus fish, you likely have felt the desire to try your hand at breeding this unique species of tropical fish. The process really isn’t too difficult, and many people have had great success becoming discus fish breeders. Breeding discus fish does not require any special supplies. This article will explain [...]

For newcomers to the aquarium hobby, determining the type of aquarium light bulbs needed for any given fish tank setup can be a confusing process.  The basic types of aquarium lighting include incandescent bulbs, fluorescent and compact fluorescent lights, and metal halide.  Other factors that are important to the type of aquarium light you need [...]

Salt water aquariums are often among the most impressive show tanks you will see. A well setup tank will easily convey the sense of being maintenance free – the corals and fish will seem to care for themselves! Unfortunately, in the real world, this is often not the case. Caring for a reef aquarium is [...]

When it comes to aquariums, one of the biggest issues in health of your fish and maintenance of the aquarium is the water quality.  Fish wastes include ammonia.  Bacteria convert ammonia to nitrite and ultimately to nitrate.  Fortunately, fish tank nitrate is considerably less toxic than ammonia or nitrite.  What many aquarium hobbyists do not [...]

Setting up a marine fish tank for the first time is not as simple as just filling an aquarium with salt water. There are several accessories that must also be considered for the marine tank setup to be successful. Also, if you have the necessary marine aquarium supplies the maintenance and care of the marine [...]

Anyone involved in the aquarium hobby for long enough realizes that fish tanks cannot be maintained properly without a good base of quality supplies and accessories.  Some of the items you need to buy are bought once and never replaced.  Others fish tank supplies in your closet are used often and replaced regularly for proepr [...]

Having a good fish tank filter is essential in maintaining a healthy aquarium environment. In many cases, it serves as a critical factor which can helps in deciding between a successful and a failed aquarium. This is based on the fact that a sufficient filter must have the ability to do each of the three [...]

Say you just brought home a great new aquarium. It has several fish added to it and maybe a few plants and rocks or fun ornaments to it. The fish are healthy and active, as are the plants. While you definitely enjoy watching the new fish in their excellent tropical aquarium, something seems missing. After [...]

Most of the fish commonly kept in freshwater aquariums evolved in tropical habitats over thousands of years. These fish are adapted to waters that remain in the high 70s to low 80s all year round. Even though these fish are kept in aquariums outside of their natural habitats, they fare best if kept in conditions [...]

For anyone who is relatively new to the aquarium hobby, the decision to start with small or large fish tanks is usually one of the first things that crosses the mind. There are proponents to either choice. Each size of aquarium has its pros and cons, so choosing what is ideal for the newcomer is [...]

When starting to breed fish, it is important to know what factors can improve your chances of success. After the baby fish (also known as “fry”) are already born, providing a varied diet and maintaining the cleanest water conditions possible will help the fry grow at a maximal rate into healthy adult fish. Setting up [...]