Gear Help

This is where you’ll find help with different types of aquarium gear and equipment.

Learn how to choose the best products for your particular tank setup with the comprehensive guides found here.

In these guides, I will share my research or personal experience with anything from small heaters to large canister aquarium filters, and even premium LED lighting for plant or coral growth.

5 Best UV sterilizers to CLEAR an aquarium (2024)

May 13, 2020

You’ve heard about the power of the ultraviolet spectrum, but should you trust your fish tank with it?
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The Best Canister Filters for Each Gallon Tank Capacity (2024)

April 30, 2020

Aquarium filtration is arguably the most important aspect of keeping healthy fish. Two main factors impact what I’d consider the...
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The 5 Best Aquarium Bacteria Supplements & Starters

April 14, 2020

The main aim when cycling your new fish tank is to make sure the aquarium is habitable. The best way...
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8 Best RO DI Systems For a Reef Tank (Pristine Water)

March 7, 2020

Having the saline water in your saltwater aquarium unpolluted is so important because it supports virtually all creatures in it.
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The 11 Best Betta Fish Tank Kits: Reviews for Beginners

January 10, 2020

Are you thinking about bringing home a Betta fish but unsure about the best tank setup? Look no further. In...
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5 Best Powerheads for a Natural Flow in a Reef Tank

January 6, 2020

In a reef tank, the flow of water is essential for the corals and fish that are used to waves...
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A Cheat Sheet to Fish Tank Gallon Sizes and Dimensions

January 4, 2020

Are you in need of an overview chart that’s referencing the sizes and dimensions of all fish tanks? You may...
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7 Best Filters for Your Turtle Tank & its Gallon Capacity

December 11, 2019

While researching the pet turtles for your home aquarium you find out that they are noticeably messy.
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Best Rocks for Elegant & Risk-Free Decor in a Cichlid Tank

December 3, 2019

In their natural habitats, cichlids like to relax, breed, or hide in secluded places and that’s why they become timid,...
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15 Best Foods for Cichlids That Need More Growth & Color

November 24, 2019

Anyone who cares for cichlid species knows that feeding them is one of the best parts of keeping them.
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