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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.

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
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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
Inkbird ITC-308 temperature controller outlets

Inkbird ITC-308 Temperature Controller Preview

Posted on 2016/05/252016/11/03 by Nate
One of the more popular pages on this site is the instructional on how to build your own temperature controller using a relay type device like the STC-1000 or the Inkbird ITC-1000. The final bulid i... Read More
Finnex Stingray Cliplight

Finnex Stingray Cliplight LED Review

Posted on 2016/04/052019/02/03 by Nate
I have very much enjoyed the Finnex light fixture we placed on our Spec V aquarium and I searched Finnex’s lineup for a product that would work for our new Spec III tank. The Finnex Stingray Cli... Read More
Fluval Spec III in Box

Fluval Spec III Aquarium Review

Posted on 2015/11/032019/11/25 by Nate
Given that creation of this site was inspired by the Fluval Spec aquariums, I thought it was well past time to get my hands on the little brother in the family, the Fluval Spec III. Share on Facebook ... Read More
Coralife Digital Aquarium Thermometer

Coralife Digital Aquarium Thermometer Review

Posted on 2015/07/062020/01/09 by Nate
When setting up our aquarium, I knew that we needed a basic thermometer of some sort to keep track of the water temperature in our tank. I had faint memories of my childhood setup, which was a floatin... Read More
API Freshwater Master Test Kit Solution Bottles

API Freshwater Master Test Kit Review

Posted on 2015/06/212020/01/09 by Nate
Part of the learning curve for me getting into the aquarium hobby was familiarizing myself with water quality parameters.  My first foray into fish keeping, as a Share on Facebook  Read more...... Read More

Tetra Whisper Aquarium Air Pump Review (10-Gallon Model 77851)

Posted on 2015/03/082020/01/09 by Nate
Getting back into the aquarium hobby has brought up memories of my childhood 10 gallon aquarium.  That tank brought me much joy growing up.  It was a simple setup – a period piece that had an ... Read More
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