Very early in planning for our Fluval EVO 13.5 build, I knew a replacement lid solution would need to be found. While the stock EVO 13.5 lid is adequate for many setups, it has a few deal-breaking c...Read More
A number of Fluval AIO (All In One) aquariums have featured a patterned decal of sorts on the tank exterior. These are usually to obscure equipment or, on newer models, to hide water stains/deposits...Read More
Water changes for our Spec V Aquarium have been performed using a home-brew ‘Python’ type water changer. This was perfect for our old house, where the sink was very close (a few feet actu...Read More
My first step in automating our Spec V aquarium was to add a Leviton timer to control the light on/off cycles. It worked well, but I started to wish for something easier to adjust / program. Also, I...Read More
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
The first time I read about a Python water changer, I knew it was what I wanted to use for my new aquarium’s maintenance. There are several challenges with performing a water change for your aqu...Read More
As I was researching what heater to put in our Fluval Spec V aquarium, I dutifully came across many grim reviews for various heaters that told of failures where the internal thermostat broke in the ...Read More