This whole week I’ve been focusing on the most popular aquascaping styles. We’re going to end this week by talking about the most exciting aquascaping style of all: your own! Dutch aquariums, nature aquariums, and other prominent aquascaping styles are all popular for a good reason – they’re beautiful. But just because everybody else is…
Category: Aquariums
4 Ways to Build a Quieter Reef Tank
Peace, calm, tranquility — if these are the things that you seek, then a custom aquarium is the way to go. But there’s only one problem: the constant hum of lights and the persistent bubbling of water pumps can kind of ruin your tranquility. Today we’re going to talk about ways to cut down own noise…
The Quirky Life of a Garden Eel
Most aquariums fall into one of two categories: a lush freshwater aquascape with lots of vibrant green plants, or a tropical saltwater aquarium with beautiful coral and brightly-colored fish. It’s not surprising at all that these two aquascapes are the most popular because they’re so incredibly gorgeous, but some aquascaping fans prefer unorthodox forms of beauty.…
Like Hanging a Picture: Wall-Mounted Aquariums
If you gave somebody the task of spicing up a living space by adding art, I think it’s safe to say that most people would start by adding framed pictures. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if wall art such as posters, pictures, and paintings make up the most common household art in America. It…
How to Keep Your Aquarium Spotless with Aquatic Janitors
As much as I love pets, taking care of them can be a real pain sometimes. You’ve got to feed them, wash them, walk them, clean up after them, and sweep up giant clumps of hair that collect in the corners of the room. It would be so much easier to keep pets if they…
Fresh or Salt Water? Choosing the Right Tank for You
Paper or plastic? Half empty or half full? Fresh or salt water aquarium? That is one of the classic questions, a dilemma that has plagued mankind ever since a guy first put a fish into a big clear bowl. Not only is this the first question that a prospective aquarium owner will have to make,…
The 3 Best Ways to Creative an Active, High-Energy Aquarium!
One of the most appealing things about aquariums is that they’re so beautifully tranquil. All you have to do is look at an aquarium for a few minutes and the stress will melt right out of you. Of course, what’s calming and peaceful for some is boring for others. Some people enjoy stress — they feel energized by quick…
Building a Snake Aquarium: Not for the Faint of Heart
It’s kind of funny how people react to animals. People everywhere absolutely adore fish. If you have a beautiful custom aquarium then you can impress pretty much anybody on Earth. If you replace those fish with snakes and reptiles, then suddenly you’re going to provoke an entirely different reaction. Unlike fish, snakes are universally feared…
Taking the Plunge: How to Get Started in the Aquarium Hobby
As much as I love aquascaping, it suffers from one major drawback: it’s kind of hard for newcomers to break into the hobby. To be honest, I think that’s the main reason why more people don’t own aquariums. I definitely understand why newcomers might be intimidated. Setting up an aquarium for the first time can…
How can NeverWet Change the Aquarium Hobby?
There have been a couple of viral videos floating around the Internetshowcasing the mind-boggling effects of hydrophobic chemicals. If you haven’t seen them before, I’ll let you take a look for yourself: The best way to help you understand this bizarre chemical is to break down the name. Hydro means water, and phobic means fear of.…
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