Stay Safe While Enjoying Your Aquarium

Fish tanks supply a lovely feature to a house and a comfortable and expansive environment for your pets. However , fish tanks also pose electric perils, potential home damage and injuries if proper care are not taken. Follow these simple aquarium safety items and enjoy your pet fish while maintaining a safer home. Unplug Electric Cords If you must move the aquarium, unplug all electric items that are attached to the aquarium, for example the water pump or aquarium light. Follow this guideline... 

Written by Michael Devereaux on December 30, 2011
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Miniature Aquariums May Be Just what You Need

Aquariums that will hold between 10 and 50 liters of water are considered to be miniature aquariums. While these mini-tank aquariums are charming they are not, as you might think, good aquariums for children or beginners. There are a few specific issues with the water in a mini-tank which may require a bit more work than a larger aquarium. (IE. These smaller tanks become murky much more quickly and need changed more frequently than larger tanks.) There are also several advantages to... 

Written by Doug on November 26, 2008
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Aquarium Decor Tips

Aquarium decor is an important part of any fish lover’s aquarium. Once you have picked out the accessories for your aquarium that are a delight to your eyes, you will have created an enjoyable addition to your home. Almost everyone who has seen an aquarium as a child remembers the figurine of a hardhat diver at the bottom of the tank. This little guy, with his bubbling air hose, was part of the aeration system for the fish tank.  While you can still buy cute and functional items... 

Written by Doug on November 10, 2008
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Proper Aquarium Lighting

Aquarium lighting is a very important aspect of having a healthy aquarium. If you have a freshwater aquarium chances are you have a fluorescent light to illuminate it. If you have a saltwater reef aquarium you would need a different type of light such as a metal halide or acintic bulb. Fluorescent lights are fine for freshwater  (or saltwater fish) aquariums and can create wonderful effects. This kind of lighting however, is inadequate for a reef aquarium. The amount of light fluorescent... 

Written by Doug on November 10, 2008
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Wall Mounted Aquariums

Wall mounted aquariums or fish tanks (sometimes called plasma aquariums), are a spectacular addition to any room. Though they require careful and precise installation, they can be well worth the time and expense when they are finished. Some people choose to use this kind of aquarium as a divider between two rooms, as a sort of doorway where you can see through it from both sides. Others use it as a centerpiece or as a lovely piece of artwork which they design a rooms decor' around. Whatever... 

Written by Doug on November 3, 2008
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