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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.

Seachem Prime Water Conditioner Review

Posted on 2014/07/222023/05/29 by Nate
I have heard an apt description that fishkeeping is nothing more than ‘waterkeeping’, which is to say, making the water conditions for your fish favorable to thier needs. For many of us, t... Read More

Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium Light Review

Posted on 2014/05/222020/01/09 by Nate
I was satisfied with the stock light that came with our Fluval Spec V for all of one week.  From the beginning, I wanted this aquarium to be my first try at a planted tank, and it became clear very e... Read More

Seachem Flourish Excel Review

Posted on 2014/05/012023/11/23 by Nate
One of the first decisions that have to be made for someone planning a planted aquarium is ‘high tech’ or ‘low tech’.  These terms tend to include aspects of plant keeping, in... Read More

Seachem Purigen Review

Posted on 2014/04/052020/01/09 by Nate
I came across Seachem Purigen in my research for various items people put into their filtration systems.  The reviews over on Amazon and other sites raise this product to near mythical... Read More

Seachem Flourite Aquarium Substrate Review

Posted on 2014/02/272020/01/09 by Nate
Even when planning a simple low light planted tank like our Spec V, there is much to decide – everything from types of plants to the brand and type of substrate.  In trying to decide what I wa... Read More

Hydor Theo 50w Aquarium Heater Review

Posted on 2014/02/082022/12/03 by Nate
On setting up our new Fluval Spec V aquarium, I did quite a bit of research on what types of heaters would be a good fit for this size aquarium. Some of the questions / criterion that needed to be... Read More
Spec V Pre 2016 Aquarium

Fluval Spec V Aquarium Review (Pre-2016 Version)

Posted on 2014/01/172023/11/13 by Nate
Below is the original review of the Spec V Aquarium we got in December of 2013.  It is known as the “Pre-2016” – I have since obtained the updated Spec V and written a new review sp... Read More
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