I've decided to evaluate the usefulness of aquarium plant seeds imported from overseas. These can be had inexpensively, so I think they may be a good addition to the store. I tried some before and they actually did germinate and turn into plants, but they floated to the top of the water and were eventually … Continue reading Cheap Aquarium Plant Seeds Test Day 1
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August ‘Scape Update
If you follow this site (why don't you? Just click the button on the right), you'll know I recently had to re-scape my creek tank thanks to some feline hi-jinx. I also recently re-did the setup of the 60 gallon tank, so I figured I'd share some pictures. 29 Gallon Creek Tank Before: It was … Continue reading August ‘Scape Update
Dedicated Aquarium Stands: Goood
If you read my previous build article on my 29 gallon creek tank, you may have noticed I took a shortcut in the aquarium furniture department. I warned against doing so, but I kind of learned the hard way to take my own advice. No, the fish tank didn't come crashing down in a tidal … Continue reading Dedicated Aquarium Stands: Goood
Use Inexpensive Equipment for Automatic Aquarium Dosing
If you regularly add anything to your aquarium like fertilizer for planted tanks, you know what a pain doing it every day can be. There are sweet precision dosing pumps available online, but they are expensive. There is a cheap pump out there called the Aqualifter. It's less than 20 bucks, but the problem is … Continue reading Use Inexpensive Equipment for Automatic Aquarium Dosing
Beautiful 3D Backdrops to Dress Up Aquariums
I think one of the hardest things about doing a nice aquarium is what to do about the background. I'm frugal, so I've used black plastic trash bags taped outside and then plants and decorations to take emphasis away from the fact I'm using a trash bag. Perhaps you want something a little more... professional. … Continue reading Beautiful 3D Backdrops to Dress Up Aquariums