Sponge filters are a long-time favorite of beginner and experienced fish keepers since they’re cheap, easy to clean, and hard to break. Since they lack dangerous mechanical parts, sponge filters are an excellent choice for aquariums with smaller fish or low water flow preferences. This most basic of all filters requires at least three components: …
What is an Aquarium Substrate? Aquarium substrate is the material that is used to cover the bottom of the aquarium. There are many types and colors of aquarium substrate that are either beneficial to the aquarium, necessary for the fish, or provide a pop of color that adds instant beauty. It is important to choose …
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What is the Best Aquarium Sponge Filter? Choosing the right sponge filter for your needs can be difficult, so we’ve compiled this list of our eight most highly recommended filters, along with their pros and cons, to make your decision-making process a little easier. While all of these products are great choices depending on your …
One of the pleasures of owning freshwater aquariums is creating a natural looking environment complete with a variety glowing lights and incandescent bulbs. It helps bring the fish tank to life! Some of the best-looking fish tanks use incandescent bulbs with different sets of colors, which help bring out the natural colors of certain fish …
Common Name(s) Sexy Shrimp Scientific Name Thor amboinensis Natural Habitat Coral reefs in tropical oceans with a depth range of 2-25m Temperature 75°F – 79°F (24 – 27°C) Size Up to 1.25 in Minimum Tank Size 5 gallons Food & Diet Omnivore Lifespan 3 years Water pH 8.1 – 8.4 Tank Mates Porcelain anemone crab, …
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Ramshorn Snails are fairly hardy and easy to care for. They can survive in a wide range of temperatures, and will reproduce often in your home aquarium. Ramshorn snails are not picky about their environment. You don’t need a lot of decor or hiding places for your snails, but they do appreciate live plants. They have been known to eat plants in an aquarium, but they typically will not bother them if they are well fed.
There you are, standing in front of your brand new empty aquarium, and your mind is racing. It is racing because you have an idea; an idea of turning that empty aquarium into an underwater viewing spectacle. You have the perfect spot in the house to place the tank. You can already see the fish …
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Common Name(s) Whisker Shrimp Scientific Name Macrobrachium Lanchesteri Origin Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, southern China, Java, and Indonesia Temperature 75-86 degrees F Size 1-2 inches Minimum Tank Size 5 Gallons Food & Diet Scavengers Lifespan 1-2 years Water pH 6.5-8.5 Tank Mates Neon Tetras, Pygmy Corys, Harlequin Rasboras, White Cloud Minnows, Glassfish Breeding Difficult. Males …
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Keeping fish has been a hobby for thousands of years. The process and techniques for keeping fish though has changed a lot over all that time. Keeping fish, especially in aquariums, has jumped in popularity in the last one hundred years or so and it seems so many people keep fish in their home or …
Common Name(s) Rabbit Snail, Elephant Snail Scientific Name Tylomelania Origin Sulawesi, Indonesia Temperature 76-84 degrees Fahrenheit Size 2 inches Minimum Tank Size 29 gallons Food & Diet Scavenger vegetarians. Need Calcium Lifespan 1-3 years Water pH 7.2-7.5 Tank Mates Mystery Snails, Gold Inca Snails, Ivory Snails, Nerite Snails, Ramshorn Snails, Japanese Trapdoor Snails, and Malaysian …
