Look for Hidden Treasure with Sunken Ship Aquascapes

If you had an aquarium when you were growing up, then odds are fairly good that your fish could swim through the plastic skeleton of a tiny sunken ship. There’s just something viscerally appealing about including a sunken ship in your aquarium. It’s not that we’re attracted by the sense of loss or tragedy —…

Have a Loved One with Alzheimer’s? Science Says, “Get Him or Her an Aquarium”

My great grandmother had Alzheimer’s. It was really hard to watch sometimes because she would get really confused and forget who we were. My family, especially my grandmother (her daughter), was there for her throughout the ordeal. If I had known then what I know now, I definitely would have gotten my great grandmother an…

Freshwater Fish: How the Tiniest Fish Pack the Biggest Punch

Plants dominate the conversation in the world of freshwater aquariums. It’s a bit ironic considering that most people associate aquariums with fish. The reason why fish are so often overlooked is because the selection and careful arrangement of plants are the most important aspects of a freshwater aquascape. Freshwater fish are usually added afterward to compliment the aquascape,…

Aquarium Colorology: Get Green with Aquatic Plant Envy

We’ve just finished up our warm colors (red, orange, and yellow) so now we’re moving over to the cooler colors. First up on the list is green, which just so happens to be my favorite color. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the most prolific (and most beautiful) aquascaping color. Green Green is the symbol of life,…

5 Strange Aquariums that are Clever, Quirky, and Just Plain Weird

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…

4 Virtual Fish Tanks for the Modern Aquarist

We’re in the middle of the Age of Information, a time when digital data reigns supreme. While computerized fish do an awful job of replacing the real thing, it might be nice to have the option to watch pixelated fish swim around your computer screen when you can’t get access to a real thing. After all,…

Oil Rigs: Future Site of Suburbs or Aquatic Prison?

Just recently, we looked at Seaventures Resort, an old oil rig that had been refitted to accommodate scuba enthusiasts. Seaventures is a smart example of efficient recycling. Why spend more to build a floating hotel from scratch when you can just reuse something that’s already there? Designers Ku Yee Kee and Hor Sue-Wern are also exploring…