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Aquarium guides
Read our aquarium how to guides.
Additional aquarium equipment
To further promote clear water and healthy fish, add a UV clarifier to your aquarium setup. Surface skimmers effectively free the aquarium surface of biofilm, floating plant debris, and other substances.
Freshwater Aquarium Fish: Popular Species, Beginner Favorites, and What They Need to Thrive
One of the most exciting parts of starting an aquarium is choosing the fish that will call it home. With thousands of freshwater species available in the hobby, it can be tempting to select fish based solely on appearance. However, successful fishkeeping starts with understanding what each species needs to thrive.
A Beginner’s Guide to Aquariums: Top Tips and Must-Haves for Your First Tank
This guide will walk you through the essentials of choosing your first aquarium, selecting beginner-friendly fish, and keeping your tank clean and healthy with a stress-free maintenance routine.
Routine aquarium maintenance & care
Keep your aquarium healthy and thriving with our essential routine care guide. Learn the best schedules for water changes, filter maintenance, and water testing.
Upgrading tubing & glassware
For aesthetics purposes, you can upgrade your external filter by using clear tubing and lily pipes made of glass or stainless steel.
Upgrading filtration & filter media
Every aquarium is different, so your filtration needs are unique. Get the most out of your filter by customizing your set-up to meet your needs for a healthy and thriving aquatic environment.
Aquarium filters
First and foremost, a quality filter ensures clean water and promotes fish health. In conjunction with regular partial water changes, filters help keep the ecosystem balanced. Filters also help generate flow, absorb substances that causes turbidity, and enrich the water with oxygen.
Aquarium pumps
For the health of your fish, an aquarium should mimic the natural world to the best of your ability. In fresh and saltwater environments, the water is constantly moving.
Before getting started
Before you invest in an aquarium there are several different elements you need to explore: your available space, budget, desired aquarium inhabitants, and intended aquascape design.
Getting started
Now that you have your aquarium plan laid out and ready to go, it is time to start building.
Fish & plants
Fish and plant care can be highly specified based on the type of fish and plants you choose. We recommend you learn about the specific needs of your aquarium inhabitants from your local fish store to provide the best aquarium environment.
Cycling an aquarium
Learn how to cycle an aquarium to keep your fish safe and healthy. Understand the nitrogen cycle, how to manage ammonia and nitrites, and the best methods for a stable tank.