The Constantly Expanding Aquarium Guide
View On Amazon Model GPH Wattage Dimensions Max Head Hose 600 84-159 GPH 6.5 W 3.75″ x 2.88″ x 4.88″ 1.17 m | 46″ 1/2″ NPT 800 80 – 211 GPH 10 W 4.9″ x 2.9″ x 5.4″ 1.14 m | 45″ 3/4″ NPT 1200 106 – 317 GPH 21 W 4.88″ x 2.88″ x … Read more Aqueon Quietflow Submersible Aquarium Pump Review
View On Amazon Tank Size Filtration Stages Noise Level Longevity Price 10-75 Gallons 4 Very Low 1-3 Years Low The Aqueon Quietflow power filter is my go to suggestion for those seeking a powerful, quiet, cheap yet reliable aquarium filter. It’s extremely easy to work with, has a lifetime warranty and has four stages of … Read more Aqueon QuietFlow Power Filter Review
View On Amazon Size Dimensions Tank Size Noise Level Longevity Price 500 GPH 4.5″ x 2.375″ x 3.5″ 20-40 Gallons Low 6 Months-1.5 Years Medium 700 GPH 5.25″ x 2.875″ x 4.25″ 30-55 Gallons Low 6 Months-1.5 Years Medium 950 GPH 5.5″ x 2.875″ x 4.25″ 55-90 Gallons Low 6 Months-1.5 Years Medium 1250 GPH … Read more Aqueon Circulation Pump Review
View On Amazon GPH Dimensions Max Head Noise Level Price 118 GPH 1.5″ x 2″ x 2″ 27″ Very Low Very Low The Aquatop NP-302 submersible pump runs quiet and consistent for one of the lowest cost available. It runs on only 7 watts, making the upkeep cost on the pump low. With its small … Read more Aquatop NP-302 Submersible Aquarium Pump Review
Aquarium sand is an alluring, soft substrate for your fish tank. Aquarium sand carries out many important functions for an aquarium including: Providing habitats for fish that love to burrow and sleep in the sand, such as dragonets, wrasses, gobies, and jawfish. Providing a major food source for sand-sifting fish such as gobies, which filter … Read more Best Aquarium Sand
Aquarium salinity is one of the most deciding factors in keeping saltwater or brackish fish. Think of it as balancing out the oxygen we breath. Pure oxygen will actually kill a human. Likewise swimming in pure water will kill our marine fish. To provide them with the optimal salinity it is best to look at … Read more Maintaining Proper Aquarium Salinity
Rocks may not seem to do much, but in the aquarium they contribute to the ecosystem a great deal. Calcareous rocks in your aquarium raise pH and make your water “harder”; replicate marine habitat parameters. Rocks provide hiding places and breeding grounds for your fish, making them at home. Copepods, amphipods, and other micro-organism foods … Read more Choosing Aquarium Safe Rocks
When setting up new fish tanks there’s a lot to keep in mind. Finding the right heater and controller to keep the perfect temperature is a step in the right direction but there is a bit more to heating than that. Namely overheating. When summertime comes our heaters often get long breaks. The problem is … Read more Aquarium Lights Heating Up Water
Aqueon Pro Heater Fluval E Series Finnex Controlable Hydor Theo Eheim Jager Via Aqua Wattage 50-250 50-300 100-500 25-400 25-300 50-300 Tank Size 10-90 Gal 10-100 Gal 10-120 Gal 2-105 Gal 4-260 Gal 8-80 Gal Temp Display F/C F/C F F C F/C Longevity 3+ Years Lifetime Warranty 4+ Years 5 Year Warranty 5+ Years … Read more Finding The Best Aquarium Heater 2018
When it comes to selecting the best aquarium heater size there is no “per gallon” rule that works in all cases. More often than not the size of your heater will be determined by the wattage and quality of your heater. This means the cheapest, biggest heater may not be the best aquarium heater. In … Read more Aquarium Heater Size Guide