Gear & Tank Setups

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 and personal experience with anything from small heaters to large canister aquarium filters, and even premium LED lighting for plant or coral growth. No matter your level of experience there is something here to help you get started or improve as an aquarium hobbyist!

What to Do When There’s a Dead Fish in Your Tank?

September 2, 2020

Here’s a scenario for you: you do your due diligence as an aquarist and enjoy a happy aquarium for some...
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Why Do Fish Die or Get Stressed After a Water Change?

August 24, 2020

Cleaning your aquarium and maintaining it in good shape is essential for its long-term success. But then why do fish...
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6 Best Small Aquarium Heaters (Under 6.5″) for Nano Tanks

August 8, 2020

In this comprehensive guide, I help you choose the ideal heating solution for your nano tank. From the petite confines...
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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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Does Boiling Water Remove Chlorine and Chloramine?

March 8, 2020

Natural Chlorine removal methods eventually become of interest to anyone who keeps aquarium fish or just dislikes the taste of...
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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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What Nitrate Levels Are Acceptable in a Saltwater Aquarium?

February 25, 2020

Knowing what to do when pollutants build up in your fish tank is key to maintaining healthy water quality for...
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What Causes High Nitrate in a Freshwater Aquarium?

January 29, 2020

Everything else could be going well in your freshwater fish tank until the nitrate levels shoot up, and things take...
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