Aquariums

Choosing the right pet is a big decision. Larger pets, such as cats and dogs, need to have shots and regular veterinary checkups. These checkups can put a larger dent in your wallet, not to...

Filters come in all shapes and sizes. Usually your needs will dictate what type of filter you will decide on. Here we will be discussing an affordable way to build a do-it-yourself filter for...

An aquarium sump essentially is a secondary tank, used for filtration and to house heaters and other accessories to keep the display tank looking less cluttered. They also add water volume, which...

Aquariums, especially saltwater aquariums, require additives to maintain water quality and replenish elements used by tank inhabitants. Remembering to add supplements on a consistent basis may be...

Owning your own aquarium---and doing it right---can be expensive if you don't know some tricks, and a planted aquarium is no different. If you want your plants to flourish, you have to keep the...

An undergravel filter provides biological filtration in fish aquariums. This system is popular, especially for small tanks, because it's simple to set up, economical and low maintenance. The...

The familiar bubbles running up the sides of a fish tank or through a decorative ornament inside a fish tank offer more than simple aesthetic pleasure for an aquarium enthusiast. Aquarium air...

A hex tank has a smaller bottom area than many other sized aquariums, making the surface area for an undergravel filter smaller than with a standard rectangular tank. A hex tank requires an...

An aquarium siphon, or gravel vacuum, is an excellent tool to use for removing debris from your fish tank. This "gentle" siphon is a little slower than regular siphons. However, it's better to use...

Buying decorations for quariums can be very costly. You can save lots of money at the pet store by creating your own decorations using a few simple, inexpensive materials that you probably already...

CO2 supplementation is essential if you want to have vibrant healthy live plants in your aquarium. Yes they will survive without CO2 but they will Thrive with it. Following these simple steps...

Saltwater fish can be sensitive to rapid changes in water conditions, so it's important to be extremely careful when acclimating new fish to your aquarium. The most popular method is floating the...

Do you feel like those other expensive hatcheries don't work the way you want? Then you can use these directions to make your own.