Dan Lee To keep your pet fish from getting sick, you will need to do a water change periodically. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will help you determine how frequently and how much volume you should swap out water in your fish tank. Quick Navigation: Importance for aquarium water changes Does your fish tank need a water … Read more
In order to start the nitrogen cycle in your new fish tank, you will need a source of ammonia. One of the products you can use is Dr. Tim’s Aquatics Ammonium Chloride Aquarium Treatment for Fishless Cycling. Below, you can find Aquarium Blueprints’ review for this solution. Benefits of fishless cycling over fish-in cycling Before … Read more
Testing your water parameters is crucial if you want to keep the fish in your aquarium healthy. One of the best selling test kits for freshwater fish tanks is the API Freshwater Master Test Kit. You can find Aquarium Blueprints’ comprehensive review for this product below. Quick Navigation: Pricing What’s In The Box API Freshwater … Read more
If you are looking for a water conditioner to treat your new water before it goes into your fish tank, you will most likely come across Seachem Prime in your research. You can check out Aquarium Blueprints’ review of the best selling aquarium water conditioner below. Quick Navigation: Pricing and Size Options Does Seachem Prime … Read more
Although a background for your aquarium is entirely optional, there are a few benefits. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will list out these positives as well as help you select the best type. Quick Navigation: Visual benefits of a fish tank background Aquarium backdrop benefits for your fish Interval vs. external backgrounds Black vs. dark … Read more
If you are planning to have tropical fish in your tank, then it is very important that you keep your waters at the right temperature. Below is Aquarium Blueprints’ guide that teach you what you need to know when it comes to heating your aquarium. Quick Navigation: What determines the temperature in your fish tank? … Read more
Just because you bought a 55 gallon tank, doesn’t mean that you have to completely fill it with water. In fact, filling your aquarium to the brim can cause more harm than good. Benefits of loading your tank with water all the way to the top The main benefit of filling your fish tank all … Read more
One of the modifications you can make to your hang on back filter, canister filter or sump is by adding a pre-filter sponge to the intake valve. So, is it worth doing? This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will list out some of the benefits, as well as some potential drawbacks, to using sponge pre-filters. Quick … Read more
If you are looking for a canister filter for your fish tank, then you will most likely run into the Fluval brand of products. Although the company has newer models available in the 07 Series, the 06 Series is still perfectly viable in the aquarium hobby. Below you can find Aquarium Blueprints’ review of the … Read more
While having light fixture in your tank is optional if you are only keeping fish, it does make your aquarium look better. If you want to grow some plants, then the dedicated lighting is essential to keeping them alive as well. Below is Aquarium Blueprints’ starter guide of factors that you should take into consideration … Read more
