Unlike other animals that can regulate their own body temperature, fish have to entirely rely on their environment.
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.
Why is your fish tank filter not working? (Troubleshooting tips)
The maintenance of an aquarium is a balancing act that requires the adequate functioning of every component in the system.
What Do You Need for a Freshwater Fish Tank? (Checklist)
Starting your first aquarium can seem a bit complex until you go over the basic necessities and what their function is.
8 Best Toys for Pet Turtles to Play With
Having a happy turtle habitat at home means carefully recreating the natural environment of turtles that live in the wild.
Best Online Fish Stores to Buy Live Aquarium Fish, Flora & Gear
Buying live aquarium animals from the Internet is way easier and more convenient than most people think.
Best Heat Lamps & UVB Lights for a Turtle Tank
Setting up a turtle tank might get confusing, especially if you are not familiar with the needs of your pet.
6 Best Small Aquarium Heaters (Under 6.5″) for Nano Tanks
If a compact aquarium is what you want, then you need to carefully consider the size of its equipment.
5 Best UV sterilizers to CLEAR an aquarium (2023)
You’ve heard about the power of the ultraviolet spectrum, but should you trust your fish tank with it?
8 Best RO DI Systems For a Reef Tank (Pristine Water)
Having the saline water in your saltwater aquarium unpolluted is so important because it supports virtually all creatures in it.
The 11 Best Betta Fish Tank Kits: Reviews for Beginners
Providing a decent home aquarium for the pet fish in the world is key to their well-being and overall health.
5 Best Powerheads for a Natural Flow in a Reef Tank
In a reef tank, the flow of water is essential for the corals and fish that are used to waves and currents in the oceans.
7 Best Filters for Your Turtle Tank & its Gallon Capacity
While researching the pet turtles for your home aquarium you find out that they are noticeably messy.
Best Rocks for Elegant & Risk-Free Decor in a Cichlid Tank
In their natural habitats, cichlids like to relax, breed, or hide in secluded places and that’s why they become timid, stressed, or aggressive if they have to dwell in a bare tank with no hideaways.
15 Best Foods for Cichlids That Need More Growth & Color
Anyone who cares for cichlid species knows that feeding them is one of the best parts of keeping them.
The 5 Best CO2 Regulators for a Stable Planted Aquarium
It’s no secret that aquatic plants need carefully regulated amounts of Carbon Dioxide to thrive.
Best LED Refugium Lights to Grow Massive Chaetomorpha
As far as natural solutions for saltwater fish tanks go, there’s not much that is cooler than refugiums as a form of aquarium filtration.
The Best Coral Foods for Rapid Reef Tank Growth
Saltwater reef aquariums are the epitome of the hobby.
Best LED Aquarium Lighting for Reef Tank Corals (2023)
Looking after a reef tank at home requires dedication, profound knowledge, and having the right equipment.
Best LED Aquarium Lighting Units for Your Gallon Tank Capacity
After their emergence, LED lights have dominated the market in the fishkeeping hobby, and there’s a reason for that.
Best GFO and Carbon Media Reactors for a Stable Reef Tank
When it comes to saltwater aquarium filtration, at times you need more than the regular protein skimmer to get rid of all the pollutants.
9 Best Aquarium Fertilizers for THRIVING Aquatic Plants
Updated: 11/2021.
To impress with your planted tank you’ll likely need the help of commercial products.
What Exactly is a Canister Filter and How Does it Work?
When I was initially looking into the filtration system I use for my fish tank I wasn’t aware of the many varieties out there.