Archive for Aquarium Basics

April Showers Bring Fish Fry? Find out Why!

April showers bring… Fry? Many tropical fish species, such as oscars, and our Fish of the Month, the Australian rainbow, mate during the rainy season. New advances in light technology make it easy to set the mood and help convince…

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How To Set Up A New Tank

By Chelsea Gray To new aquarists, starting up a new tank may seem daunting. Here is a handy guide to get you through it.

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The Nitrogen Cycle

By Chelsea Gray When starting a new tank, you must wait a month before you can fully stock it with fish. The reason for this waiting period is because you need to build up your tank’s biological filtration. The biological…

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Top 5 Mistakes New Aquarists Make

By Chelsea Gray Having worked in the aquarium business for many years, I have seen first hand many of the mistakes new aquarists make. Here some of the most common.

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What Are The Types of Saltwater Tanks?

By Chelsea Gray If you have decided to set up a fish tank, you will soon discover that there is a range of questions you need to ask yourself. Do you want a saltwater or a freshwater tank is usually…

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Enhance Your Tank With Malaysian Wood

By Chelsea Gray Many people prefer to set up a more “natural” looking tank. One of the most beautiful, but natural ornaments that Centreville Aquarium sells is Malaysian wood. Malaysian wood is a popular choice for aquariums because, unlike other…

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Betta Care 101

By Chelsea Gray Show male bettas are one of the most popular species of fish sold at Centreville Aquarium. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also very hardy and easy to keep. They are ideal for desk-top aquariums…

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