A good air pump should be seen and not heard, right? After all, you can’t quietly enjoy your aquarium with your air pump emitting a high pitched ERRRRRRRRRRR! But which air pump is actually the quietest? What is whisper quiet to some will be loud and obnoxious to others. Perhaps more importantly, which air pump […]
3 Best small aquarium heaters for tiny tanks 1 – 10 gallons (20+ Tested)
One of the biggest complaints with small tanks is their lack of room. By the time you set up your decorations, such as gravel, plants and rocks, there isn’t a lot of room for much else – especially not a heater. And before you ask, no, you cannot skip buying a heater. You see, rapidly […]
7 Best Gravel Vacuums For Any Sized Tank (Over 40 tested!)
Phew. It’s finally done. After spending dozens of hours performing hundreds of water changes, with over 40 different gravel vacuums, we believe that we found the best gravel vac for every size of aquarium. Today, I am going to share our findings with you. By the end of this guide, you will know every essential […]
The 2 best mesh bags for holding your filter media (18 tested!)
Quick, name a piece of aquarium equipment! I’m 99.9% certain you didn’t say filter media bag. My point is that this is likely a product that you won’t even give a passing thought to. That is unless you have ever had to clean Purigen or activated carbon out of your aquarium because your media bag […]
3 best and most reliable timers for your aquarium (19+ Tested)
Does your aquarium need a timer? If so, you may be wondering… Which aquarium timer is best for your tank? We put this question to the test by reviewing over 19 different timers for suitability and practicality in an aquarium environment. Read on to discover our top recommendations! Contents Why does your aquarium need a […]
The #1 best aquarium water changer for easy maintenance (5 tested!)
Ugh… The weekly water change. There is no denying that it is an essential part of keeping your aquarium happy and healthy. But it sucks. Draining and refilling your aquarium, hauling full buckets of water back and forth. I’m tired just thinking about it. Maybe I’ll just put it off until next week… Forget that! […]
Hands-on with the Aqueon Water Changer (Our review!)
Made in Canada Length 25 – 50 feet (extensions available) Siphon tube 10-inch long, 2-inch diameter (longer tubes available) Check the price Today, we go hands-on with the Aqueon water changer, a handy device that will drastically cut down the time it takes for you to perform a water change! Forget hauling heavy buckets of […]
Hands-on with the Python Water Changer (Why it’s great!)
Made in USA Length 25 – 100 feet (extensions available) Gravel tube 10-inch long, 2-inch diameter (longer tubes available) Check the price The Python water change system was created by Lance Reyniers, a lifelong aquarist. Just like me, Lance hated hauling heavy buckets of water back and forth during weekly water changes. Unlike me, he […]
4 best and most accurate aquarium thermometers (Over 40 tested!)
Most experts will agree with me when I say: Every aquarium needs a thermometer. In fact, you probably already have a thermometer inside your tank right now. But have you ever given a thought to its accuracy? Well, it turns out you should. Seriously, check out these popular aquarium thermometers… Five different thermometers, five different […]
The 2 best and most accurate hydrometers for your aquarium (13 tested!)
I’m sure you will agree with me when I say: Mixing salt water is an art. If the salinity levels in your tank are too low or too high, your fish and corals can become stressed and, in extreme cases, die. That’s why measuring salinity is an important part of owning a saltwater tank. A […]