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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… […]

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… […]

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… […]

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… […]

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… […]

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… […]

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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