Freshwater Shrimp are the jewels of freshwater planted aquariums. Found naturally in East Asia these Neocaridina shrimp have been bred to be many different colors, including but not limited to blue, red, yellow, black, white and striped variants of these…
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Fish of the Month!
Zoanthids are a type of matting polyp native to coral reefs and marine environments. Being a less demanding coral it is often seen as a great starter coral with colors ranging from muted to the bright and extravagant colors often…
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Fish of the Month!
The Discus (Symphysodon aequifasciatus) is what most would describe as the crown jewel of the freshwater aquarium hobby. Found in river basins, lakes and rivers in South America this regal aquarium fish is a demanding but highly rewarding species of…
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Fish of the Month!
Planted freshwater aquariums can be very low maintenance and the perfect environment for many of our aquatic pets. There are many different methods and products available to the aquatic plant keeper. No matter the particulars, growing aquarium plants is easy…
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Fall for your Fish!
Cold weather is on it’s way, are your fish ready? We have Aqueon Pro heaters to keep your fish nice and warm, along with a full line of test kits to ensure the health of your tank. For those who…
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June 2015 Newsletter
Summer is finally here and that means many of you will be flocking to the beach. Don’t forget to invest in some automatic feeders for your pond or fish tanks, or just pick up a new treat for your corals….
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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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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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