Biological Filtration: The Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle

A healthy aquarium requires proper filtration. It can be of 3 types, mechanical, chemical and biological filtration. Mechanical filter physically strains the water to remove fish waste, the leftover fish food, dust or sludge polluting the water. Chemical filtration, on the other hand, is required when pollutants have dissolved into the water. It removes dissolved particles by using activated carbon, […]

Planted Aquarium Basics

In addition to adding color to your aquarium, plants also absorb excess nitrates from the fish tank.  A planted aquarium creates an ecosystem for the fish which is similar to their natural habitat. aquarium plants also convert CO2 into Oxygen for the fish to breathe. Last but not at all the least, they provide shelter for […]

Performing a Water Test and Aquarium pH Levels

Your aquarium is not just an equipment that showcases your collection of colorful fish. It is also a science project for you. You have to know the science behind keeping it healthy for your fish.  Doing a water test is the best way to determine if your aquarium water is pure. It is also a […]

Turtle Tank: We Have Sump, Water and Turtles

The turtle tank basic sump plumbing has been completed.  I chose not to hard plumb and opted for tubing.  It all started with grandiose ideas of hard plumbing the sump with colored schedule 40 pvc.  Watched YouTube videos. I planned to purchase all the check valves and shutoff valves.  Realizing that I am not running […]

Turtle Tank Build and The DIY To Date

I have not posted a project entry for the Turtle Tank Project the last couple of weeks, but I have been keeping our followers on Twitter up to date.  If you want to see up to the minute updates and extra pics not on the site, follow us @FishTanksMore.  It has been crazy how much […]

Top 6 Aquarium Maintenance Tips for You

Fish are one of the most amazing pets you can ever have. The various colors and shapes of fish give a unique experience to your eyes every day.  An aquarium adds a different kind of décor to your home. Over time, the fish inside it almost become family to you. As an obligation, making sure […]

Benefits of a Fish Tank in your Office

We can spend more time in our office than we do at home so anything we can do to make the environment more pleasant and beneficial to our health has to be a good thing. Adding a fish tank to the office could be just the boost your workplace needs. Aquariums are renowned not only […]

RO/DI Water Filters: What You Should Know?

As a new fish tank owner the words RO/DI wouldn’t be making much sense to you.  Though, you probably understand water filtration. It is an absolute must for the health of your fish. Many people don’t understand the type of filtration needed in their tanks.  That’s where RO/DI units for filtration come in. To keep […]

Aquarium Buying Guide: Tank Features

Setting-up a new fish tank is no piece of cake. You have to know exactly which of its features will be perfect for you.  Buying an Aquarium is a big decision. It just doesn’t affect the aesthetics of your home. You also have to keep it well-maintained. An aquarium buying guide includes everything you need […]

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