Aquarium Blog
Why Your Next Aquarium Should be a 360°
Aquarium design has come a long way from the days of simply putting a rectangular fish tank onto a stand. These days, aquariums are as much a part of the room design, with both the style of the aquarium factoring into the design of a room and vice versa. That’s why you should consider a… […]
Room Divider Aquariums: Some Considerations
Room divider aquariums are about the most fun you can have with an aquarium, architecturally speaking. For those who are interested, these unique aquariums do require some special considerations. Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan out your room divider tank. Adequate wall width is the first important thing to keep… […]
Tank Heaters: What You Need to Know
All aquarium inhabitants have an ideal living temperature. For us humans, the temperatures in our homes often fluctuate by 10 degrees or more during various seasons. For many aquarium fish, optimal living conditions actually require a more precise temperature control to keep them happy. That’s where the humble aquarium heater comes into play. There are… […]
The 10 Most Rare Aquarium Fish
As an aquarium enthusiast, you probably have a sound knowledge of most standard aquarium fish. But have you ever wondered what the most rare aquarium fish are? Put your credit cards away in a safe place, because here are the top 10 rarest and most expensive aquarium fish: Platinum Arowana Cost: $400,000 This fish’s brilliant… […]
The Best Places to Place an Aquarium in Your Office
An aquarium is just the thing to liven up an office atmosphere! When thinking about aquarium placement in the office, here are a few things to consider. First, if you’re going to have an aquarium in your office, it makes sense to place it somewhere where the most number of people will be able to… […]
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3 Signs Your Aquarium Needs a Maintenance Appointment
Addressing the day-to-day needs of your aquatic inhabitants is part of your overall maintenance routine. In addition, we recommend at least a monthly maintenance appointment to keep your tank in tip-top shape and your fish healthy. However, there may come a time where you need to schedule an additional maintenance appointment when you see something… […]
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Protein Skimmers, Everything You need to Know
An aquarium protein skimmer improves your tank’s water quality and clarity by removing waste particles from the water. Think of a protein skimmer like an advanced filtration system. Skimmers remove organic compounds such as amino acids and proteins by attracting the polarity of the protein. These impurities are then skimmed or collected and exported from… […]
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Design Trends from Across the Pond
From minimalist to lush, Scandinavian to Asian design, we love exploring what’s new in aquarium designs from across the pond. The latest trend from Misawa Design Institute takes the minimalist futuristic approach and creates 3D printed designed sculptures called Waterscape for our fish to swim around and through. These simple 3D printed white sculptured designs… […]
Featured Project Grande Cheese Company
Recently we completed a custom-built 450 gallon saltwater reef aquarium for the Grande Cheese Company in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The Grande Cheese Company is opening a new building and asked Blue Planet Aquarium to design one of their main areas. The aquarium is built into the wall with custom wood cabinetry. A full size… […]
Which fish Food is Healthiest for your Fish?
With the many options in fish food, how do you know what’s right for your fish? Determining what’s right for your fish will partly depend on what type of fish you have, or more importantly, what type of diet they have: herbivore, omnivore, or carnivore. This will help in selecting food. Additionally, while dried food… […]
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