Acrylic is a pretty incredible and versatile material. You can find it in fake fingernails, aquarium glass, electronic screens, and furniture. Acrylic is also affordable, comes in a variety of colors, and is quite impact-resistant. So, what’s the downside to this material? Since many of the uses for acrylic require it to be transparent, scratches […]
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Insulation foam is a common solution for reef aquariums. If you’re unfamiliar with the idea, the premise is to spray or apply insulation foam to the back or sides of the tank, then push pieces of live rock, crushed coral, or whatever else you think looks interesting into the drying foam as a backdrop. Once
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For most of us, we’ve seen conch shells of very small or very large sizes at some point in our lives, whether this is at the beach or in a gift shop near the shore. Simply being a “seashell” to many, a lot of folks neglect to realize that these shells are homes to mollusks
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A staple for any beachside souvenir shop, hermit crabs are more than just a fun reminder of a vacation. In the aquarium hobby, they make colorful additions to any tank and will scavenge uneaten food and eat pesky algae, keeping the tank clean. There are two types of hermit crabs: aquatic and terrestrial. One thing
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Bettas, also known as siamese fighting fish, are beautiful, flashy freshwater fish that are usually kept alone or with peaceful community fish. Bettas can’t live with other bettas because of their aggressive, territorial personalities, but will usually share a tank happily with bottom dwellers like corydoras and kuhli loaches. Even if your betta is a
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Whether you’ve purposely purchased a Nerite or Mystery snail, or you’ve got a few pond snails that hitched a ride on a new plant into your tank, most aquarium keepers have dealt with these adorable invertebrates before. It’s common knowledge that snails will eat detritus and algae from your tank, but what else will they
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There are a lot of neat decoration options out there when you’re designing your aquariums look or even just looking around at new items when wanting a change. Pre-made sculptures of sand castles and skulls may be ideal for some, but many keepers of aquatic environments want their fish’s home to look as natural and
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When you’re setting up a new aquarium, space is important. You’re going to want plenty of room for your favorite substrate, driftwood, plants, coral, and livestock. Some filters can be bulky and cumbersome in your tank, but if you’re looking to save space in your tank, a clip-on filter is the way to go. In
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Calcium chloride, a type of salt that occurs in natural limestone and can also be made artificially, can be used in everything from reef tanks to icy roadways. Usually coming in pellets, calcium chloride can also be made into a liquid, which is more convenient for dosing and for completely covering extensive areas. How much
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When adding anything new to your setup, it’s always a concern whether it will affect the pH level of the water in your aquarium or other aquatic setting. Keeping the proper pH level is essential for maintaining a healthy “mini-ecosystem,” so you may be wondering if adding something like lava rock will affect these levels
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