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Beginner's Guide: Master Setting Up a Brackish Aquarium at Home

Beginner’s Guide: Master Setting Up a Brackish Aquarium at Home

Posted on September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Dave
Imagine a world where the exotic beauty of marine life meets the resilience of freshwater species, creating a mesmerising aquatic display right in your living room. Welcome to the captivating universe... Read More
Timer plugs for your tank lights/CO2 - the smart home solution

Timer plugs for your tank lights/CO2 – the smart home solution

Posted on November 14, 2017June 12, 2019 by Dave
I’m sure most of you are familar with the age old problem of timer plugs.  We’ve all encountered it before with our tanks bringing the lights on and off at the correct time. Over the year... Read More
 Readers Questions – How many fish to keep in my tank

Readers Questions – How many fish to keep in my tank

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dave
I have a 46 gallon aquarium. What and how many other fish should I put in with my Albino Bristlenose Plecostomids? If thats a UK Gallon then thats 209 Litres ish and an Redneck Gallon its 174 Litres. ... Read More
 Contrary to popular belief I’m not dead!

Contrary to popular belief I’m not dead!

Posted on March 8, 2013March 8, 2013 by Dave
I’ve just been very very busy.  While I finish off my busy period I thought I’d make a little post of the new tank I’ve setup.  Just a little video... Read More
 Your first aquarium. Setting up (non-planted)

Your first aquarium. Setting up (non-planted)

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Dave
Now you’ve gathered the equipment you need for your first aquarium its time to set it up.  If you are going down the non-planted route the setup is quite simple however the cycle is more diffic... Read More
 Your first Aquarium equipment needed and on a budget

Your first Aquarium equipment needed and on a budget

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Dave
This post covers a couple of main topics and is the first in a mini-series if you like of articles based around setting up your first tank / planted tank.  It covers all the equipment you will need f... Read More
 If only I could silicone as straight as this

If only I could silicone as straight as this

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Dave
Seriously making a tank this size takes me 30 minutes!... Read More

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