Best aquarium filter media—it’s a bold and, honestly, seductive claim. Whether you’re new to the fishkeeping hobby, or maybe you’ve been around the block once or twice, who can resist wanting to know and use the best filter media? Well, unfortunately it’s not that simple, because there is no filter media that is the best … Read more
Do you really need a filter in your fish tank? I love this question. Mainly because it really busts open the topic of aquarium filtration, especially biological filtration! Asking whether an aquarium needs a filter or not provides an opportunity to lay down some solid foundations. Aquarium Filtration Basics – How Do Fish Tank Filters … Read more
There are a lot of hang on back (or HOB) aquarium filters available. So, in this piece we’re going to have a quick look at each of them to consider the pros and cons. Penn Plax Cascade The Penn Plax HOB filter is a quiet runner—so if you have a show aquarium in your living … Read more
You want to be a good fishkeeper, you want your fish to be happy and healthy. So, naturally, you want to know how often you should vacuum your aquarium gravel. After all, that’s where your fish’s poop settles. And you wouldn’t ignore poop in your cat’s litter or your guinea pig’s bedding. It stands to … Read more
Bare bottom fish tanks, let’s think about the pros and cons! If you’re new to the fishkeeping hobby, you probably imagine a fish tank with a layer of gravel along the bottom. A substrate of small rocks like that is quite prevalent among casual aquarium owners. However, you might have been into a fish store … Read more
Are box filters better than sponge filters? It’s a good question, because these two filters occupy a similar niche in the aquarium hobby. Specifically, they’re both relatively cheap, air pump-driven aquarium filters. Furthermore, they both offer mechanical and biological filtration. What Is A Box Filter? A box filter, also known as a corner filter, is … Read more
Fluval FX6 vs Eheim 2262—which is the best? Fishkeepers love fish, and we have extra love for our own fish especially. That’s the reason why we want the best of the best when it comes to equipment. Nobody among us wants to lose a fish because we skimped on, in this case, getting the best … Read more
If you’re a fishkeeper, an aquarium hobbyist, then you’ve probably heard that the Fluval FX6 is the best canister filter money can buy. In fact, some would argue that it’s the best filter of any kind that money can buy. However, the truth usually isn’t so clear cut when it comes to picking out the … Read more
Finnex Stingray vs Stingray 2 – is it better? And, if it is better, is it worth the extra money? For a while now, the Finnex Stingray has been an excellent choice for fishkeepers who don’t want to shell out too much for a light. While it might be cheaper than the best of the … Read more
Aquarium feeding rings—you might not have heard of them. But, they can be a useful utility and once you use them, you’ll probably always want to use them! So, what exactly is a feeding ring? A feeding ring is a plastic ring (or square or other shape) that floats on the surface of your aquarium’s … Read more
