Many, if not most of the common aquarium freshwater species don't require aquariums that have substrate; You rarely, if ever, … Read more

Well kids, the time has come for us to have the TALK. It's as uncomfortable for us as it is for you, but ignorance is dangero … Read more

Let's talk about General Hardness and testing for it. No, this is not a measure of how hard a test is, or a measure of exactl … Read more

If you've been in more than a couple aquarium stores, or googled anything remotely related to keeping aquariums, you've likel … Read more

In the beginning, there was carbon. Literally. This is one of the universe's most important elements. It forms the backbone o … Read more

Today in the Koi Corner (we're refusing the misspelling alliteration opportunity there) we've rounded the corner into summert … Read more

We're big fans of ultraviolet sterilization in all our displays, from full blown reef tanks to planted freshwater aquariums, … Read more

Once again, it's time to Summerize! No, we don't mean summarize; if getting ready for winter means winterizing, then getting … Read more

Everyone wants a school of fish for their aquarium, and with good reason. A vibrant school of fish swimming in unison is a me … Read more