Pet stores are full of fish tank ornaments that run the gamut of style from natural driftwood and rock formations to technicolor coral castles complete with glowing gems and mermaids. For what they are, fish tank ornaments can be horribly overpriced. One way to save money and get the exact look you want in your aquarium, is to create your own decorations at home.

Do it yourself fish tank ornaments can also be made in any style you like. Natural ones are easiest, as the materials are readily available and you can be assured they are safe for an aquarium. Taking a piece of statuary in an oceanic or underwater theme and putting it in your tank is not a good idea. Dyes, paints and other materials on it can be injurious or fatal to your fish. (more…)

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This is a brand new, 48 gallon, half circle, fish ready aquarium. It comes with light hood, light bulbs, top filter, pump, filter media, and cabinet stand, in black color. Tank is made by AquaVim, a manufacturer known for making the best seamless curved glass aquariums for the advanced aquarists of USA.
Dimension is 36L x 18W x 22H. Cabinet stand is approximately 26″ high.
You can come pickup, or we can ship to you. Shipping cost to most cities in continental USA is only $145. For (more…)

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Clear, 36 gallon, 30″W x 15″D x 21″H. Acrylic tank with UL listed fluorescent light fixture (bulb not included). Virtually leak and breakproof. Less than half the weight of comparably sized glass tank. Lifetime limited warranty. Made of SeaClear sparkling acrylic, this show aquarium combines a modern design with the benefits of acrylic construction. It’s less than half the weight of comparably sized glass tanks and its exceptional clarity allows unobstructed views of the underwater (more…)

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My first fresh water fish tank had purple gravel, a big glass head, and weird black rocks arranged artistically in a gentle spiral shape. These days, 15 years later, I prefer a much more natural look for my pet fish. Freshwater aquarium set up for a natural ecosystem style can be just as much fun as any fancy art themed tank.

Every freshwater aquarium set up starts with the substrate. If your fish lived in their natural habitat, they’d have dirt, sand, silt or rock to swim over. Mimic a natural pond or river bottom as closely as you can in the fish tank. Use brown, tan or natural colored gravel or stone for the substrate in your tank. Some people use a mixture of sand and gravel, or even mix gravel colors to create the aquatic landscape. (more…)

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The Baby biOrb is a sophisticated aquarium that bestows the soothing sensation of swimming fish at home or at the office. It requires very little maintenance, and all supplies, including a halogen light and a comprehensive instruction guide, are provided. The unique, built-in 5-stage filtration system combines biological, chemical, and mechanical filtration to keep the water healthy and crystal-clear for months between simple filter changes. The filter cartridge convenie (more…)

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Perfect for home or office or any location, the silent-operating Eclipse Hex 5 is the only aquarium of its kind with total three-stage filtration – the same high-efficiency filtration employed in our much larger aquatic systems. And the Eclipse Hex 5 has Marineland’s patented BIO-Wheel, undisputed leader in biological filtration.

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Perfect for home or office or any location, the silent-operating Eclipse Hex 5 is the only aquarium of its kind with total three-stage filtration–the same high-efficiency filtration employed in Marineland’s much larger aquatic systems. And the Eclipse Hex 5 has Marineland’s patented BIO-Wheel, the leader in biological filtration.The super-efficient Hex 5 provides the best in mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration–aerating and filtering the water seven times each hour. Wa (more…)

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Highly agressive freshwater aquarium fish.

Many home aquarium enthusiasts enjoyed keeping a wide variety of fish in a community tank. Others find this too commonplace and prefer species tanks with highly aggressive freshwater aquarium fish. Needless to say, all aggressive fish would have to be kept with members of its own species or fish that it would not consider prey.

Highly Agressive Freshwater Aquarium Fish – Piranha

Everyone knows the story of the piranha fish. The South American terrors can strip the flesh from any animal or human that enters its domain. If you want the ultimate in highly aggressive freshwater aquarium fish, red belly or black bellied piranha’s are the way to go. (more…)

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A store-bought fish tank background is usually a solid blue or black, or has a shiny aquarium scene complete with plants and rock pictures. While this solution to aquarium decor works, some desire a less picturesque backdrop. Creating a soft-focus yet still realistic watercolor fish tank background is a great solution.

Watercolor Fish Tank Background – Materials Needed

The most important material for the fish tank background is a piece of watercolor paper, or other suitable material, that covers the entire back side of your aquarium. You will also need watercolor paint in dark blues, greens, and black, water, and paintbrushes. Paper towels for clean up are also a great idea. To affix the fish tank background to your tank, double sided clear tape is ideal, although you can use regular tape as well.

How to Paint a Realistic Watercolor Fish Tank Background

This is a brand new, 16 gallon, half circle, fish ready, desk-top aquarium. It comes with light hood, light bulbs, top filter, pump, and filter media. Tank is made by AquaVim, a manufacturer known for making the best glass aquariums, particularly seamless curved glass aquariums for the USA market.
The entire setup comes ready for fish – no installation required – all you need is add water and fish and plug into your electric outlet.
Dimension is 25L x 12W x 20H.

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