Here are the types of marine aquariums that you can try setting up. A. Fish Only Setup This is the simplest setup of all. No need to worry about lights, sand, and nitrates. All you need is the saltwater and the fish. B. Fish Only with Live Rocks (FOWLR) setup The main objective on this type of aquarium is to have a fish with live rocks as a home and filter. This does not … [Read more...] about Types of Marine Aquariums
Reef Octopus BH90 Hang On the Back Protein Skimmer
Previously we have reviewed the Resun SK 300 Skimmer which is also hang on the back and fits quite nicely on nano tanks especially on 15 gallon tanks and below. Unfortunately that Resun HOB skimmer is rated only for a maximum of 25 gallon; I used it on my 35 gallon tank which leads me to an upgrade. On this article, we will be reviewing the newly released Reef Octopus BH90 … [Read more...] about Reef Octopus BH90 Hang On the Back Protein Skimmer
Lightings for Aquarium
Lightings for Aquariums There are many people asking "what would be the best lighting for my aquarium? The answer is, this depends on the type of aquarium setup that you have. For both freshwater and marine tanks that does not have plants or corals, Just about any lights will do. Freshwater tanks most of the time likes the red spectrum while marine tanks prefer the blue … [Read more...] about Lightings for Aquarium
Benefits of Driftwood in Aquarium
Driftwood is a piece of washed/cured wood that is usually use to create natural look to planted freshwater aquarium. African or Savanna root, African driftwood, Malaysian driftwood and standard driftwood are kinds of driftwood readily available in the market. However, standard driftwood is the most available and economical kind of driftwood. Driftwood creates a rustic effect … [Read more...] about Benefits of Driftwood in Aquarium
How Does External Canister Filter Work?
External canister filter is a type of aquarium filter removing water from fish tank through an intake tube, then passes through different filter media inside a canister, then pumped back filtered aquarium water into fish tank through spray bar or spill way. It can be used in saltwater or freshwater aquariums. Most of them provides mechanical, chemical and biological … [Read more...] about How Does External Canister Filter Work?