Aquarium Blog
3 Reasons to Consider Custom Cabinetry for your Aquarium
You’’ve chosen the size and type of aquarium you want to display in your home, now it’s time to move on to how to display it through custom cabinetry. Here are three reasons to consider custom cabinetry for your aquarium. #1 – Room Design Think of utilizing a custom cabinet as another piece of furniture… […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Seahorses
Seahorses are beautiful, varied, and an exotic addition to a home or office aquarium. They add an intriguing and mythical element to your tank’s ecosystem. Fortunately, with a little planning, they are not much more difficult to keep than other fish and can be added to your tank. In the past, seahorses were only caught… […]
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Aquariums and Natural Light
Natural light sounds great, doesn’t it? It’s effortless and ecologically sound. Plus, if fish and coral can thrive in the ocean under natural light, why shouldn’t they thrive in your aquarium? There’s three reasons why it is ill-advised to rely on natural light to light your aquarium. First, it really isn’t as natural as you… […]
Sharks in Your Home – The Shark Aquarium
If you hear the term Shark Tank and don’t think of the popular TV show, then this article is for you. If you desire a shark tank in your home, there are a few things to consider before moving forward. First, consider your expectations. If you’re envisioning lurking and menacing-looking sharks, you are out of… […]
Aquariums at the Office: Why More Companies are Choosing to Install Aquariums
You may have seen an aquarium in the office on a business you frequent and thought how nice it would be to have one in your own office. The good news is, more companies are choosing to install aquariums and the start-up costs may not be as high as you think. The initial cost of… […]
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Responsible Fish Sourcing Begins with the Consumer (But Vendors Can Help Too)
The brightly colored and active fish in your tank are delightful, but have you ever given thought to where your fish come from? For a few years now, there has been increasing awareness of fish harvesting practices, and more consumers are starting to ask where the fish they buy come from. Be sure to ask… […]
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Aquarium Projects We’re Looking Forward To
Look out Wisconsin, here we come! Blue Planet Aquarium is taking to the road this summer with two exciting projects “up north.” Our first stop this summer is in Madison, to install a 350-gallon saltwater fish aquarium. Following that, we are heading to Fond du Lac to install a 450-gallon saltwater reef aquarium. These exciting… […]
Buying an Aquarium for Your Child: Some Considerations
Buying an aquarium for a child has many benefits, but there are a few key things to consider before you go all in. One of the best parts of having an aquarium for your child is the educational factor. Having access to and taking care of the fish teaches children about how other organisms work… […]
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Aquarium Tech: Exciting New Products for 2016
New technology is continually emerging to create safer, more cost-effective equipment for aquariums. Aquarium enthusiasts and owners should be on the lookout for these exciting new products in 2016. In the past, we have talked about energy efficiency and conversion to low voltage equipment. This trend continues to gain momentum, with some exciting new developments.… […]
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Ways to Save when Installing an Aquarium
Want an aquarium but short on cash? Here are some ways you can cut costs, and some cost-cutting measures to avoid. Firstly, decide what type of an aquarium you want and know who plays nice together before you buy the prettiest fish. You will certainly lose money buying incompatible fish when they destroy each other… […]