Before considering what fish and decorations to put in your fish tank, it’s important to pick the right type of fish tank. Before filling it with water, placing it into a good and calm spot is extremely important to avoid things like stressed fish and direct sunlight.
But there are so many different types of tanks, all in different price ranges for different causes, that it can be really confusing to set up the right environment.
This page covers a range of articles that will help you set up a tank with the right equipment where your fish can thrive.
Getting a new fish tank is exciting for aquarium enthusiasts! Whether it be large or small, you are bound to want to show off your aquarium to visitors, and enjoy the view yourself. A fish tank should be placed in a common room where it can be easily viewed. The fish tank should be near …
While shopping for an aquarium, you’ve probably noticed that most tanks consist of one of two materials: glass or acrylic. What are these two materials, and how do they measure up to one another? Glass aquariums are less expensive than acrylic aquariums, are more scratch-resistant, and offer better clarity. On the other hand, acrylic aquariums …
When setting up an aquarium, there are several decisions you need to make. While the size and fish tank material are important, you should also decide whether or not you should put a cover on your fish tank. You should put a cover on your fish tank to keep your tank clean, protect your fish …
Fish-keeping is one of the most rewarding hobbies you could have. If you are thinking about diving into this marvelous world, you might be wondering how much it could cost you. Guess what? You have come to the right place to get an answer! Setting up a tank can cost about 600$ to 1000$ with …
When people get carried away talking about our hobby, they start calling tanks “40 breeders” assuming everyone knows. To be honest, I didn’t and had to do some research to find out. A 40-gallon breeder aquarium is a fish tank with specific dimensions. Unlike other 40 gallon tanks that have a more rectangular base, breeder …
If you’ve ever bought an aquarium before, you will know that just the glass of the empty tank can be quite heavy. I had to pick up one my aquariums with two strong friends of mine, which made me wonder how much they weight and what it takes to properly support them. A cheap cabinet …
When choosing the perfect location for your aquarium, you may assume that putting it next to a window is a great idea. After all, natural sunlight is good for your tank and everything in it, right? Although your tank can benefit from a minimal amount of natural light, aquarium tank placement near a window in …