Biological, mechanical, and chemical filtrations, in any form, are critical to sustaining a healthy tank environment. While there are many sorts of options, cheap and expensive, available to achieve the same, hang-on-back (HOB) filters are one of the most popular choices. As these filters
Reverse Osmosis Deionization or RO/DI systems are multi-stage filtration equipment that makes regular water safer for aquarium usage. The Deionization part makes RODI systems different from traditional RO filters. As dissolved minerals are essential for us, and we can’t add them separately in our
The more experience you gather as an aquarist and the more you expand your hobby, the need for automating a few processes becomes increasingly critical. Devices that employ simple control systems to facilitate, terminate, or moderate these processes are called aquarium controllers. From manual
Descendants of common carp found in various regions of Asia and Europe, the Koi fish are the result of centuries of human effort and selective breeding. While they’re often found in wild habitats, those mainly are released or escaped individuals. They may also interbreed
Existing since the time of the dinosaurs, turtles are the oldest reptile groups still alive today. They’ve been swimming and crawling the earth for over 220 million years, and probably still will after we’re gone. Aquatic turtles typically spend most of their lives in
The Dwarf Pufferfish, also known as Pea Puffer or Pygmy Puffer, is a vulnerable freshwater species and is a popular aquarium fish. Pea Puffers are found in the wild, forming large groups to breed and prey on smaller fish, contradictory to typical pufferfish behavior.
Thanks to their distinctive looks and marginal care requirements, aquarists have found appeal in freshwater catfish. While a few types of aquarium catfish are pretty aggressive in nature, most are suitable for community tanks. The name “catfish” originated from the presence of prominent barbels
A misnomer, the freshwater “sharks”, aren’t really sharks with predatory behavior or heightened sensory abilities. Thanks to the similar appearance of a few bony fish species, they’re commonly referred to as freshwater sharks for aquariums. In addition, most of them thrive when kept in
Saltwater aquariums are built differently. Thanks to a higher bioload and the absence of faster toxin disintegration, you need additional equipment that eliminates poop, leftover food, and unwanted organisms. Enter protein skimmers. Typically manufactured in a cylindrical shape, these devices use a submersible pump
Bettas are among the most popular beginner fish species. Thanks to their lower space and maintenance requirements, they can be kept in smaller fish tanks with adequate filtration and nutrition. While DIY betta tanks with multiple chambers are preferred by a few veteran aquarists,
Most beginner aquarium enthusiasts are often unaware of the importance that water changes play in ensuring the well-being of your fish. I’ve personally seen numerous parent-child duos, with their tanks lacking regular maintenance, mistakenly believing that their fish are destined for short lifespans. The
When we’re holding ourselves responsible for a certain number of lives, in our case—fish, it becomes critical to give them proper care, environment, and nutrition. Maintaining a fish tank requires regular cleaning, water changes, and proper feeding, which may become challenging for interested yet