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Height and Width: Fitting Your Aquarium in Your Home
The standard measurement for aquarium is gallons, but when deciding on the dimensions of your future aquarium, the relative size of an ‘X’ gallon aquarium can be hard to visualize. Customers find it more helpful to settle on dimensions (length, height, width) instead, based on the space they have to fill, and not worrying about… […]
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Structural Concerns for Building Your Aquarium
An aquarium is a sensitive structure, and and such should be treated carefully for the safety of its inhabitants (and your investment), as well as that of your home. Here are some structure things to consider as you plan your aquarium installation. […]
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Reef Aquariums: Mimics a Real Life Coral Reef
Reef aquariums are the pinnacle of the aquarium ladder, because they host an actual self-sustaining ecosystem. These aquariums have all the features of saltwater aquariums but the decor is no longer plastic — live animals and plants are used in a way that approximates the way the ocean ecosystem works in the real world. […]
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Saltwater Fish: The Next Step Up in the Aquarium Ladder
Fish-only saltwater aquariums offer the next step up in the aquarium ladder. They offer more visual interest and a greater variety of possible inhabitants, than their freshwater counterparts, but also require a higher level of maintenance. A fish-only saltwater tank features fish as its main attraction, but uses artificial surroundings, which simplifies the aquarium ecosystem… […]
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Inhabitants: Choosing the Right Fish for Your Aquarium
Once you’ve chosen what type of aquarium you’d like to invest in, it’s time to select its inhabitants. Aquariums can house from one to several types of fish. […]
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Types of Animals for Your Aquarium: Freshwater, Saltwater and Reef
Aquariums fall under three main categories: freshwater, saltwater, and reef aquariums. Choosing one will depend on your tastes, as well as your planned budget. […]
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Choosing Your Aquarium Style
Choosing the right aquarium style involves multiple considerations, such as your aesthetic sense, your budget, and the nature of the space. With that in mind, here are some general rules that you should keep in mind when deciding which aquarium style works best for you: […]
Blue Planet Aquarium Styles
When thinking about what aquarium you might want to install in your space, it helps to know the possibilities. Like their inhabitants, aquariums come in nearly infinite varieties. We will focus on the major categories first, after which you can fine-tune your choices for optimum beauty and enjoyment. […]
Yankee Stadium Model Enclosure by Blue Planet Aquarium
How cool is this? Steve Wolf (no relation to yours truly) makes incredibly detailed models of baseball stadiums and was featured in Ken Burn’s “Baseball” documentary about America’s favorite past time. […]
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How To: Create an Underwater Kingdom (Men's Health)
Blue Planet Aquarium was featured at Men’s Health on How To Create an Underwater Kingdom. Read the how to and full article here. […]
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