Filters can be noisy affairs, and many people would rather keep the noise to a minimum. You can get quiet filters without sacrificing any filtration if you know where to look. Instead of trying them out one-by-one, read on for some of the quietest fish tank filters and the information you need to pick the …
Shrimp tanks are easy to set up, but the core of their equipment is the filter. The right one will be solid, dependable, and do a good job cleaning the water. Meanwhile, the wrong one can be a major pain. Read on for my list of the best shrimp tank filters, and I’ll help you …
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When it comes to substrates, we all have our own preferences. Once you move past colorful clown puke, the choice often comes down to one of the various gravels and sands. They provide drastically different looks to the tank, but sand often wins out. If you’re looking for the best aquarium sands, then read on. …
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Aquarium lighting is always more complicated than we’d like. The confusion gets even worse when we’re dealing with LED lights, which have different specifications than their fluorescent counterparts. Fortunately, I’m here to help with a list of great LED lights for planted aquaria and a guide to help you pick the right one. So, let’s …
There’s one thing that I cannot stress enough: you cannot put a betta in a tank without water conditioner! Tap water contains harmful substances, and distilled water doesn’t contain enough minerals to support a betta’s health needs, so you can’t keep him in either one. With just a few drops of water conditioner, though, the …
It is easy to get overwhelmed when decorating a new fish tank. There are so many options out there, especially for the substrate! Do you need gravel? Rocks? Sand? All are great choices. In this guide, we will give you a list of the best substrate for your betta tank, so you know what to …
Before you wade into the exciting world of raising a betta fish, there are some things you need to know. Aside from maintaining proper tank conditions, the number one most important part of keeping a betta is feeding it the right food. There are a lot of options out there, so here are our top …
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Sponge filters get a bad rap sometimes. They’re considered inferior, but in the right tank, you’ll quickly find that they’re an excellent addition to your equipment. They’re not super complicated, but there are still some big differences in them. Read on, and I’ll show you how to decide if a sponge filter is right for …
Not all betta fish tanks require a filter. But if they are on the larger side (or you just don’t want to keep cleaning the water by hand so often), a tank filter can be a great investment. Keep in mind, though, that the best betta fish filters are the gentle ones. Here are some …
One of the most important and most neglected steps in creating a thriving planted aquarium is the substrate. Depending on your level of experience, you might have even tried growing in clown puke. Fortunately, there are much better choices out there, so let’s jump right in. I’ll show you a bunch of great substrates, and …
