Archive for the ‘Equipment’ Category

Aquarium Gravel: Old fashioned, or just overlooked?

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Aquarium gravel has been the staple substrate for fish tanks and aquariums for many years, but is it still popular, still needed, or just something that we use because it’s simple?  The answer to this is complex. Aquariums have become works of art in the last few years, ranging from simple ...

Fish Tanks: Which one do I choose?

Monday, November 26th, 2007

The fish-keeping hobby has taken enormous strides over the last ten years, from simple and plain metal-frames fish tanks in black plastic covered frames to the very attractive bow-fronted acrylic aquariums and wood-effect cabinets of today.   This guide is aimed at setting up a medium or large aquarium and the ...

Under Gravel filter Cleaning

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Most people complain about the cleaning of UGFs and their effectiveness after a while.  It involves taking the tank down, re-locating the fish, plants, ornaments etc., emptying the gravel out and cleaning it, lifting the UGF and washing it off, (holding your nose while doing this), scrubbing the tank itself ...

Air Pumps

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Air pumps are an essential piece of any aquarists toolbox, as they not only offer pleasing effects but also essential oxygenation and current to the aquarium. Not all aquarists use them though. It is possible to have an aquarium without one, but it poses challenges sooner or later. What do they do? An ...