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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.

Aquarium Sponge Filter Review (Xinyou XY-2830)

Posted on 2015/02/282020/01/09 by Nate
When planning on a quarantine tank to use during our recent rescape, I needed to come up with a way to provide aeration (oxygen) and filtration for our critters.  I didn’t want to spend much mo... Read More
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Aquascaping Tool Set (Vktech) Review

Posted on 2015/01/172020/01/09 by Nate
When I first setup our planted aquarium, I readily jumped on board for tools and supplies to make for a healthy tank: substrate – check, fertilizers – check, upgraded light – check. ... Read More

Up Aqua Aquasand Substrate for Planted Aquariums Review

Posted on 2015/01/152021/01/16 by Nate
I recently rescaped our Fluval Spec V aquarium and decided to swap out the Black Flourite substrate for something a bit more high end. For all the effort of breaking down the tank, I wanted a substrat... Read More

Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets Fish Food Review

Posted on 2014/12/032020/01/09 by Nate
I did a lot of research on all the necessary pieces for setting up our aquarium – most of it was decided by on-line research.  One item that I couldn’t begin to decide on with only intern... Read More
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Eheim Automatic Fish Feeder Review (Model 3581)

Posted on 2014/12/022020/01/09 by Nate
Fishkeeping requires a certain level of commitment.  Water changes, regular cleaning, feeding, and attention to your tank.  I try to keep my maintenance regimen simple, but there is a minimum level ... Read More

Budget Aquarium Light Controller: Leviton Plug-in Timer LT113-10W Review

Posted on 2014/11/232020/01/09 by Nate
When getting back into the aquarium hobby last year, I quickly realized the advantage to automating the lighting in some way so that the light duration for our plants was consistent every day. I know... Read More

Hikari Tropical Shrimp Cuisine Shrimp Food Review

Posted on 2014/10/282020/01/09 by Nate
It wasn’t long after acquiring our first batch of 6 red cherry shrimp that I started to look for a good way to feed them. I had heard that you can offer them blanched vegetables, like sweet pota... Read More

Mag Float Small Aquarium Glass Cleaner Review (Float-30)

Posted on 2014/08/172024/01/04 by Nate
When I started planning my first aquarium, I kept seeing the coolest accessory in some of the fish stores – a magnetic glass cleaner.  I knew that it had to be part of my shopping list as it se... Read More
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