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The Importance of Cycling While Setting Up a New Aquarium

One of the most important aspects of setting up a brand new aquarium is cycling. Even if you’ll never have to set up an aquarium yourself, cycling is good to know about because it teaches you about what’s going on in your tank. How Cycling Works In an aquarium, a variety of organisms work together… […]

Interacting With Aquarium Inhabitants: Why Knocking On the Glass Is Annoying to Fish

Imagine you’re sitting in your office on a Monday morning, taking care of some paperwork. All of a sudden, a Godzilla-sized human is looking at you through your office window. She takes her finger, which in and of itself is bigger than you, and taps on the glass. The sound is deafening and the whole… […]

Testing in Between Maintenance Visits: 3 Numbers to Keep an Eye On

Even if you trust your aquarium maintenance company completely, it always pays to know a few things about your aquarium so you can keep an eye on it in between maintenance visits. Here are three things to keep an eye on to ensure your aquarium is in good working order. Counting the fish — Very… […]

Freshwater vs. Saltwater vs. Saltwater Reef Aquarium for Your Office: How to Make the Right Choice

So you’ve decided to install an aquarium in your office. The next step is probably to decide three things: the location, the shape, and the type of aquarium you want. The location and shape are largely determined by the space you’re working with. When it comes to type, your options are a freshwater, saltwater, or… […]

Buying Healthy and Ethically-Sourced Fish For Your Aquarium: 4 Tips

We’re happy to see that over the past few years, people have began to care more about where the inhabitants of their aquariums come from. […]

So You Found a Dead Fish in Your Tank: Now What?

As with the circle of life, from time to time you may find a dead fish in your aquarium. What should you do if one of your inhabitants passes on? Follow these steps to ensure it’s not an epidemic, or doesn’t become one. Search and Retrieve Once a day, do a check to make sure… […]

Reverse Osmosis & Deionized Filters: Do You Actually Need Them?

You may have heard of reverse osmosis and deionized water filters for your aquarium. But do you really need them? First we’ll take a look at just what these gadgets are and discuss their value for your aquatic pets. Reverse Osmosis You may have heard the term osmosis as a kid when your teacher told… […]

Designing with a Budget in Mind: Factors that Make Aquarium Costs Jump Higher

Designing an aquarium does not have to break the bank. In fact, hiring a professional, like ourselves, can help you save money in the long run. We would never suggest items you don’t need, and can help you keep the costs of equipment down. However, there are some factors that will make aquarium costs jump… […]

Adjusting Aquarium Lighting from Day to Night

Your fish need to experience a day and night cycle, just like any other animal. Here are a few tips on how to adjust your aquarium lighting from day to night so that your fish remain healthy and happy in their environment. How to If you’re reading anything about lighting for fish, it’s likely you’re… […]

Is a Saltwater Aquarium Too Much Work for You? 3 Ways to Tell

Many people and businesses shy away from owning saltwater aquariums because they’ve heard these types of aquariums are too much work. All aquariums require some amount of work, but saltwater aquariums do require a few more supplies than their freshwater counterparts. Here are 3 ways to tell if a saltwater aquarium is too much work… […]

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