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Some Tips for More Dramatic Aquarium Lighting

Are you looking for a way to “spice up” your aquarium? Dramatic lighting not only gives your aquarium an up-to-date feel, but can add depth and dimension to the surroundings for both fish and observer alike. Blue Planet recommends LED lighting over other types of lighting. LEDs offer dramatic energy savings, a variety of colors… […]

Small Aquarium? No problem: The Best Fish for Small Tanks

Aquarium tanks come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re just starting out and want to start off with a smaller tank, or have limited space, a small aquarium needs to have the right fish for the tank. A good rule of thumb in any size aquarium is not to overcrowd the tank with too… […]

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… […]

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… […]

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… […]

“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… […]

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… […]

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… […]

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