Aquarium Blog
Revisiting Aquarium Feng Shui
One of our favorite things to do is incorporate a new build location around Feng Shui elements in an aquarium. Whether it’s in a newly designed custom and natural office element like the one we did with the Grand Cheese Company or the center-of-attention aquarium in Wildwood Public School, we take into account the placement… […]
Why We’re Fond of Fond du Lac, WI - a Grande Cheese Company Project
We recently had the pleasure of helping the Grande Cheese Company bring their new headquarters to life with a new 8 foot aquarium. By working closely with their architect, we were able to execute their vision of making aquarium life the centerpiece of their conference space. How It All Started The Grande Cheese Company was… […]
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Water Treatments and Additives: The Must-Haves and the Must-Avoids
There will come a time when you need to treat your aquarium water, for a variety of reasons. Making sense of the water treatments available can be overwhelming. We’ll look at the different reasons for water treatments, which of them you need and which you can avoid. To begin with, you should be testing your… […]
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Project Highlight: Wildwood Chicago Public School
The Who: A client of ours who had a custom aquarium installed in his basement years ago contacted Blue Planet with an upcoming aquarium project he wanted to champion. His children’s school was about to go under a massive expansion and an annex was going to be added, doubling the size of the Chicago Public… […]
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Aquarium Décor: More than Just for Looks
Decorating your aquarium can be fun and gives you an opportunity to show off your individual style. Whether you want a pirate ship or a mermaid rock, you’ll want to choose aquarium décor that not only looks great but also serves a function. For one, décor items in an aquarium should make the fish feel… […]
Prepping Your Tank for Winter
You may be wondering, “Is there anything I need to do to prepare my aquarium for winter?”. Ideally, your aquarium shouldn’t be affected by the changing of the seasons. However, one thing you need to be prepared for is how to take care of your aquarium in the event of the loss of power, which… […]
The Four Fish Species that are the Easiest to Take care of
If you’re just starting out with your aquarium or you already have a tank but desire a few more low-maintenance fish, these four species of fish are easy to take care of, hardy, and acclimate well to their surroundings. A Firefish is a great starter saltwater fish that is easy to care for. It can… […]
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“Dory” Bred in Captivity for the First Time (And Why That’s Important for Protecting Coral Reefs)
With the releases of the movies Finding Nemo a few years ago and this summer’s Finding Dory, blue tang “Dory” fish became popular with young and old aquarium enthusiasts alike. In fact, blue tangs are ranked as high as the 10th most imported fish. When Finding Nemo first came out, the demand for clownfish skyrocketed,… […]
UV Sterilizers: A Backup for Your Aquarium Filter
Has this ever happened to you? You perform routine maintenance on your aquarium, yet you still have an unexpected and unexplained loss to your fish population. Or a sudden algae bloom makes your tank look awful. Perhaps you need a backup system for your aquarium filter. A UV sterilizer might be the right choice for… […]
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Maintenance Intervals: How To Know You're Overdue
Regular maintenance intervals for your aquarium are not always a cut and dry science. Here are a few signs that you’ve waited too long and need to schedule your next maintenance appointment. Cloudy water Cloudy water happens for a number of reasons and can happen within minutes of a new set up to an established… […]
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