The Ultimate Aquarium Keeping Blogs
Garlic in Fish Food: What You Need To Know
Incorporating garlic into your fish’s diet can offer numerous health benefits, from enhancing their immune system to preventing parasites. However, like all supplements, it should be used in moderation and as part of a comprehensive care plan for your aquarium.
The Essential Role of RO Water in Aquarium and Pond Maintenance
Reverse Osmosis (RO) water, especially when further purified with Deionisation (DI) resin, stands as a beacon of purity and adaptability. This comprehensive exploration delves into the essence of RO water, its intricate production process, its indispensable role in reef aquariums, and its expansive benefits across tropical and pond setups when thoughtfully remineralised .
The Perfect Balance: How to Select the Right Heater Size for Your Aquarium
This blog offers a comprehensive guide on how to select the perfect heater size for your aquarium, focusing on maintaining optimal water temperature for aquatic life.
What is the best fish tank for a beginner? Choosing Your First Aquarium…
Dive into the aquarium hobby by choosing between the simplicity of a coldwater tank, the vibrant diversity of a freshwater tropical aquarium, or the stunning beauty of a saltwater setup. Each offers a unique gateway to the fascinating world of aquatic life, tailored to fit your interests and level of commitment. Discover which type of aquarium is the perfect start for your underwater adventure.
Fast Or Slow? Your Guide To Water Flow!
Water Has flowed through Rivers and Streams nourishing mankind for centuries, and in an aquarium that same flow is essential to keeping life moving. Attaining the proper flow rate in an aquarium is essential for the long term survival and maintenance of the system.
But how much flow do we need? In todays guide I shall explain why water flow is important, and how to choose and set main Pumps and Powerheads to suit.
Dechlorination, Why Is It Essential?
In this blog we will discuss why chlorine is added to tapwater, why it must be removed before going into any aquarium or pond, and why alternative water sources may be better for some systems.
Too Hot To Handle? How To Keep Your Aquarium Ahead Of The Heat!
In this brief guide I shall discuss the effects of warm weather on aquarium livestock, how to cool a tank down as well as solutions for dealing with the consequences of elevated temperatures.
Freshwater VS Saltwater ... Which Should You Choose?
In this brief guide I shall give a basic overview of both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, the diversity of livestock available to both and the advantages and disadvantages inherit to both systems.
SUMP VS EXTERNAL CANISTER FILTER, WHICH DO I CHOOSE?
When it comes to setting up any aquarium, whether it be saltwater or freshwater, filtration can be a very messy business; and getting it wrong can create far more of a headache than most people realise. In this guide we shall outline the main differences between the two most common types.
A Closer Look At Our Fluval Evo 52L
Our little shop counter system started out simple, with basic livestock, live rock and coral sand, but went on to grab the attention of anyone approaching with awe stricken gazes. This, in a nutshell, is how we did it.