Trends & Ideas

You Want a WHAT in Your Aquarium? Crazy Designs and Creatures from Our Years in the Business

Over the nearly 20 years of aquarium design and installation, we have heard some pretty elaborate, bizarre, and just plain weird ideas for aquarium design and inhabitants. Thinking back about animals, we’ve heard countless requests for shark tanks, moray eels, stingrays, and other giant carnivorous fish. We’ve also gotten requests for freshwater “River Monster” tanks… […]

Advances in Aquarium Tech and Automation

With any type of electronic device, advances in technology bring about improved usability and easier automation. This applies to aquariums as well. Here are a few of the latest advances we’ve seen in aquarium technology. Quieter Filtration Pumps Filtration pumps have always made one of those constant hums you expect with an aquarium, unless your… […]

Keeping Your Aquarium Environmentally-Friendly

Your aquarium showcases the beauty of nature in the comfort of your home or office. But what if your aquarium could also help to preserve the environment by saving some energy and promoting sustainable fish-sourcing practices? Here are three ways to ensure your aquarium is as environmentally-friendly as possible. LED Lighting Reviewing your energy and… […]

The 10 Most Popular Tropical Fish and Why They’re Great to Own

When we think tropical fish, we often think warm waters, colorful and exotic. And for the most part, that’s right. Here are the 10 most popular tropical fish and why they’d make a great addition to any fresh or saltwater aquarium. Freshwater Tetras Cardinal or Neon Tetras are small but vibrantly colored fish. They like… […]

Aquarium Design Inspiration From Pantone's Spring Fashion Color Report

Not many people know that the colors that come into fashion one season or the next won’t just happen at random — companies like Pantone actively follow trends, and track where all kinds of design industries are headed. Their color reports throughout the year identify trending tones you’ll see in fashion, interior design, graphic design… […]

Top Aquarium Trends in 2017

With the turning of the calendar, I get to write one of our favorite types of blog posts, looking ahead to aquarium trends to keep an eye on in 2017. Here are some of the big trends in aquarium design to watch for this year: Aquarium equipment costs are going down As new aquarium technology… […]

Aquarium Décor: More than Just for Looks

Decorating your aquarium can be fun and gives you an opportunity to show off your individual style. Whether you want a pirate ship or a mermaid rock, you’ll want to choose aquarium décor that not only looks great but also serves a function. For one, décor items in an aquarium should make the fish feel… […]

The 10 Most Rare Aquarium Fish

As an aquarium enthusiast, you probably have a sound knowledge of most standard aquarium fish. But have you ever wondered what the most rare aquarium fish are? Put your credit cards away in a safe place, because here are the top 10 rarest and most expensive aquarium fish: Platinum Arowana Cost: $400,000 This fish’s brilliant… […]

Living on the Edge: The Piranha Aquarium

If you’re an aquarium enthusiast, or heck, even if you aren’t, you’ve likely thought about what it would be like to have an aquarium filled with the most aggressive fish known to man—the piranha. Piranha tanks are not for most people (especially those who like to stick their hands in the tank…), because they require… […]

What's Coming in 2016: Aquarium Trends We're Excited to See

As we enter 2016, let’s take a look at a few exciting aquarium trends that are on our radar and that we’re excited to see growing in popularity this year. Equipment connectivity—maintaining an aquarium involves a variety of instruments that work together to make sure your tank is properly heated, filtered, and lit. Until now,… […]

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