Tag archives for aquarium basics

Leopard Puffer

February’s Fish of the Month is the Leopard Puffer (Dichotomyctere nigrovirdis).  This puffer within the order of Tetraodon is also called the Green Spotted Puffer and occasionally Burmese Puffer.  Leopard Puffers are tropical brackish water fish that can grow to…

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Have You Shown Your Fish Some Love Lately?

It’s the season of love! Show your fish some love by sending them on a romantic get away, using the Marine Net Breeder, or give them some time away from the Fry with the Penn-Plax Baby Hide-Out. Instead of a…

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August Newsletter 2015

What’s new this month? We’ve got decorations, helpful tools, and more! With the sweltering heat, you may find your aquarium overheating. While it’s easy to heat an aquarium, cooling one is another issue. That’s why we’ve got the Zoo Med…

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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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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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