I try not to put any personal or biased opinions in blogs much as possible because I like to present facts, numbers, and science but for this one, I am going to make an exception, with the hope of swaying people’s minds. With that said, here we go! Opinion: It is my belief and hopeful [...]
2018 Aquatic Experience had some really interesting events going on, from aquascaping contests to various fish competitions, but in my opinion, the two that deserve special recognition were the Kid’s Aquarium Contest and the Betta Exhibition. The first one, simply because it’s kids presenting [...]
I think it’s normal to be overwhelmed by something that is outside of your aquarium keeping experience, not only to gain a new perspective on the hobby in general, but also simply to be awed at the beauty of the freshwater aquatic world. This is exactly what happened to me when I attended [...]
I have a 187 gallon reef aquarium and every now and then I like to share it in real time using either Facebook Live or YouTube. The first time I tried this I used my smartphone and it fell way short in representing the true colors and vibrancy of the tank. My tank, like most reef tanks, has a lot [...]
For this video, we present to you the best tanks of MACNA 2018. By now, it’s no secret that Neptune Systems took the crown home for this category. Let’s see who else had some good display tanks to wow us! Check it out. YouTube No [...]
The substrate that you use in your aquarium will become a vital part of your aqua eco-system. Its purpose is much broader than simply making the tank look nice. It also works to help the filter by creating a place for beneficial bacteria to build up, it acts as a safe place for any burrowing [...]
An aquarium is good for kids of all ages! School can be so stressful – between hectic schedules, social issues, and the workload itself, kids are bombarded with tolls on their mental health. And while we don’t have the ability to overturn and rewrite the entire system, we do have the power [...]