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As good as many all-in-one aquariums are, there is still a need for supporting equipment to keep your fish and plants healthy and happy, ranging from heaters, water conditioners, and even fish food.

Check out my reviews as I discuss what products I have used along with the good and bad of each.

Finnex Planted+ HLC on Fluval Spec V Aquarium

Finnex Planted+ 24/7 HLC Aquarium Light Review

Posted on 2019/11/212019/12/25 by Nate
One of the first modifications to our Fluval Spec V aquarium was to get a new light. We not only wanted to be able to see inside our tank better, but we wanted to try growing some low light plants. T... Read More
Finnex Planted+ 24/7 SE

Finnex Planted+ 24/7 SE Light Review

Posted on 2019/02/032019/11/25 by Nate
I’m always on the lookout for good aftermarket light options for the Fluval Spec V.  I have for many years used the Finnex Fugeray Planted+ light on our Spec V and it has been excellent for our... Read More
Seneye PAR Aquarium Light testing

Seneye: Aquarium Light Test Procedure

Posted on 2019/01/242019/11/30 by Nate
My love of the Fluval Spec series of aquariums combined with my interest in planted aquariums has led me to always wonder. . . how good are the lights?  Not only for the stock lights, but also the af... Read More
Spec V Pre 2016 Aquarium

Fluval Spec V Aquarium Review

Posted on 2018/05/292020/01/10 by Nate
The Spec V is the cornerstone of the Fluval aquarium lineup, and is the inspiration of this website.  It became my personal aquarium in 2013; I quickly fell in love with it and was motivated to share... Read More
MuFan Algae Scraper for Aquariums

MuFan Aquarium Algae Scraper Review

Posted on 2017/09/232018/02/22 by Nate
My standard tool for aquarium glass cleaning has been our trusty Mag-Float. It has performed well over the years and still has a place in our tank; however, I’ve been looking for something bette... Read More

Eheim Jager Aquarium Heater Review

Posted on 2017/09/122020/06/17 by Nate
I got one of the Eheim Jager series aquarium heaters when I was reviewing the Fluval Spec III aquarium.  It’s impressive – if they made it a little bit shorter, I would use it in our main... Read More
Fluval Spec 3 and Spec 5 Aquariums

Choosing Between the Fluval Spec III and V Aquariums

Posted on 2016/11/222016/11/24 by Nate
For those interested in a freshwater aquarium from the Fluval Spec lineup, you first have to decide between the two models, the Spec III and the Spec V.  I’ll run through the similarities and S... Read More
Inkbird ITC-308 in box

Inkbird ITC-308 Temperature Controller Review

Posted on 2016/11/012020/01/10 by Nate
I have been using my new temperature controller, the Inkbird ITC-308, for 5 months now on our Spec V aquarium.  I think it’s time to report how the unit has Share on Facebook  Read more..... Read More
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