Aquarium Filtration and Aeration

A little while back I installed the Fluval G3 canister filter. The process was extremely easy, the filter has been designed for ease of use as well as being a highly... keep reading →

Hagen Fluval Canister filters in the 05 series are what I’d call the best affordable aquarium filter. There are better filters, but from here the prices skyrocket. While... keep reading →

According to individual surveys, many people around the world have a hobby to keep pets like animals and fish. However, most of these people are really concerned about fish... keep reading →

This article is about avoiding a key cardinal mistake novice aquarists end up with while replacing old filters...the real 'gold' is hidden in the mucky filter media! Read on... keep reading →

When starting my planted tank, I needed to purchase a filter. A 20 gallon long isn't a very large tank, so I didn't consider buying a canister or buying/making a sump. I... keep reading →

A sponge filter works in the aquarium to filter biological wastes and byproducts, as well as providing substantial mechanical filtration of solid particles in the water. The... keep reading →

Now that it is December your betta is going to need extra attention. Betta fish need to be kept in a warm environment that is between 74-80F. This may be a challenge because... keep reading →

If you are looking for a better filtration system for your home aquarium, then the Fluval 405 canister filter gives you excellent filtration for an aquarium holding up to 400... keep reading →

Summer cometh, and with it the heat. As we find ways to keep cool during the hot season –cranking up the A.C., tall, cold drinks and frequent dips in an enticingly... keep reading →

A powerhead is a device that looks like a little internal filter but has no filter material in it and initially you might think, 'what use is this puny device to me?' and... keep reading →