What filter media types should you use for Marineland Penguin and Emperor Power Filters?

If you have a Marineland Penguin or Emperor, you are probably wondering what are the best filter media types to use for these power filters. You can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints below if you are having a hard time deciding. What’s Included with Marineland Penguin/Emperor Power Filters The Marineland Penguin, Marineland Penguin … Read more

What’s the difference between Marineland Emperor 400 and Emperor Pro 450?

Marineland recently released the Emperor Pro 450 Power Filter. So, how does this new version compare against the older Emperor 400? You can find out in this versus guide at Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary Overall, the Marineland Emperor Pro 450 Power Filter is much better than the Marineland Emperor 400 Power Filter. The Pro version … Read more

What’s the difference between Marineland Penguin and Penguin Pro?

Marineland recently released the Pro version of the Penguin Power Filter. So, how does the new hang-on back filter compare against the regular version? You can find out in this versus guide at Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary The Penguin Pro is superior to the Penguin in just about every way possible. The newer Pro models … Read more

What filter media types should you get for Penn Plax Cascade and Cascade Elite?

Both the Penn Plax Cascade and Penn Plax Cascade Elite Canister Filters come with several media types. There are also option medias you can purchase. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you determine the best filter media media types you can add to your Cascade and Cascade Elite Canisters. Included with Penn Plax Cascade … Read more

What’s the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 NICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Lights?

If you are looking for affordable fish tank lighting, one of the best options is the NICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light. A new version of the product was recently released. So, how does the first generation compare against the newer second generation? You can find out in this comparison guide at Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary The … Read more

9 aquarium YouTube channels you should follow

YouTube has plenty of good fish keeping channels to follow and possibly subscribe to. With that said, not everyone has the time to watch a nearly endless amount of fish tank videos posted there. So what are the best aquarium Youtubers to follow? You can find Aquarium Blueprints’ favorites below. Aquarium Co-Op Aquarium Co-Op is … Read more

Seachem AmGuard vs. Seachem Prime: Which is Better at Detoxifying Ammonia?

Ammonia is very toxic to fish even in small amounts. If your aquarium has not been properly cycled, then you could get ammonia spikes. One of the potential fixes to this issue is by using a water conditioner. Seachem has two products that will detoxify ammonia. So, which of these is better, AmGuard or Prime? … Read more