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Last update: November 3, 2022

Aquarium Air Check Valves – Save Your Tank!

Womans hand holding aquarium check valve in front of reef marine tank

It may surprise you to learn that your air pump could actually suck all the water out of your tank. If your air pump is positioned below the level of the air tube or airstone in your aquarium, you are at risk. Let’s say your pump stopped working or the airline tube became detached from […]

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Last update: November 1, 2023

What the Heck Is the Aquarium Water Column?

Glass aquarium with discuss swimming around

You might have come across the phrase water column in online discussions. That’s exactly how I stumbled across the phrase years ago, when I first entered the hobby. And, when I googled: What is a water column in aquariums? It only brought up the water column in relation to oceans… Nothing related to aquariums.[1] And, […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Lily Pipes: Say Goodbye to Ugly Filter Equipment for Good!

Hand holding different types of lily pipes in front of aquarium

Are you sick and tired of staring at those ugly plastic hoses and filter intakes sitting inside your tank? Wouldn’t it be great if you could get rid of them? Well, a lily pipe is exactly what you are looking for! This nearly invisible piece of equipment replaces all the plastic distractions in your tank, […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Spray Bars: Create Gentle Water Movement with this Simple Device!

Aquarium spray bar feeding water onto surface

It always surprises me how few people have heard of a spray bar. While they certainly aren’t for everyone, there is no denying that a spray bar can be a very useful piece of aquarium equipment. In fact, they are so useful that many people go the DIY route and create their own custom spray […]

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Last update: November 3, 2022

Aquarium Oxygen: The Essential Ingredient to a Healthy Aquarium

Two Goldfish swimming in oxygenated water in aquarium

You might not be able to see it, but it’s actually one of the most important parts of your aquarium. No, I’m not talking about the canister filter hidden away underneath your aquarium. I’m talking about oxygen. It’s funny – one of the only times you will think about the oxygen in your aquarium is […]

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Last update: November 15, 2022

Surface Agitation: Stir, Churn and Oxygenate Your Aquarium!

Agitated water stirring and bubbling around

It definitely isn’t the most exciting part of owning an aquarium… In fact, surface agitation is often overlooked, especially by beginners. But that doesn’t change the fact that surface agitation is important! So today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about it! What is surface agitation? Have you ever seen […]

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Last update: November 1, 2023

Fish Feeding Rings – Stop Your Fish Food From Floating Away

Fish feeding ring floating on top of water to stop fish food from spreading all over tank

I swear that these things are one of the best kept secrets in fishkeeping… Every single person who sees the empty ring floating on the surface of my fish tank will point at it and ask, “What’s that?” It’s a fish feeding ring and, for many fishkeepers, it’s an incredibly helpful tool when feeding time […]

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Last update: November 12, 2022

Slowly Release Fish Food Block: Why you should avoid it!

Gold fish eating slow relase fish food feeder block inaquarium

What if I told you: There is a special type of fish food that can keep your fish fed for up to two weeks? You probably wouldn’t believe me, right? Well, that product actually exists: slow release fish food. [sc name=”slow-release-fish-food-block-text-links-code”] Today, I am going to teach you everything you need to know about this […]

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Last update: September 13, 2024

Aquarium Volume Calculator: How Many Gallons Can Your Tank Hold?

Woman using aquarium volume calculator to determine the water capacity of her fish tank

choosing the right aquarium is the first step to a thriving aquatic ecosystem. With so many options available, finding the perfect tank can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve compiled a comparison of the bestselling aquariums on Amazon, making your decision easier than ever. But that’s not all – once you’ve found the ideal tank, our […]

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Last update: August 16, 2024

Aquarium Bubblers – Cheap & Effective – Are They Necessary?

Fish swimming in planted tank with bubbler

As a kid, I remember staring at our goldfish tank for hours. There was only one thing in the tank that interested me more than the fish… The bubbles. The way they floated through the water in a hypnotizing rhythm was fascinating. That was my first experience with an aquarium bubbler… A memory that was […]