Equipment

Aquarium Aesthetics: This is another one of those subjects which are just opinions. What I going to tell you here-in is just what appeals to my sense of aesthetics.

Cleaning Old Aquariums can be difficult. The white deposit is not easy to remove, this article explains why. It also gives options on how to remove it.

Aquarium Electric Cost ads up to roughly $1.50 per month for every ten gallons (38 liters). That is for filter, lights, and heater.

People on social media are always asking “what is the best silicone for resealing my aquarium?”. We will attempt to answer that question in depth in this article.

Fish Electrocution is almost impossible. All experienced fish keepers have screwed up and shorted out a heater in the aquarium but only in very very rare occassions this results in fish electrocution!

All dead wood, dry or wet, that does not smell like sap is fine just as is in any aquarium.  I just throw driftwood or wood from the woods around me into my aquariums and see what happens. Some wood will deteriorate rapidly and smell and must come out. Other wood will last for years.

Wavemaker, circulation pump or powerhead, suppliers use this terminology interchangebly causing confusion. This article explains the differences and how to use them.

Aquarium heaters are one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in this hobby. They are the number one cause of tanks crashing and losing an entire tank of expensive prized fish.

Aquarium Pump Design: Pumps are essential to an aquarium. There are many types of pumps available, this article explains more about their design.

Piping in the Aquarium: Over the years I’ve had many cases of failed plumbing. And I’ve learned to avoid any plumbing which doesn’t conform to the building code for potable water in the home. A leak can just be disastrous.