That Fish Blog – Aquarium Advice and Information
It’s been a great month for Aquarium and Fish Content Across the Internet. Check out some of our favorites below and please feel free to post some of your favorites!
1. 6 Ways to Help Prevent Aquarium Leaks – Saltwatersmarts.com
http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/6-steps-prevent-aquarium-leaks-1316/
We really liked this article – quick and to the point and it addresses one of the most fundamental things you have to think about BEFORE getting your tank up and running. There’s nothing scarier than a leaky aquarium: follow SaltwaterSmarts’ advice and keep that floor dry! On a related note – we have an article on moving your aquarium which discusses some similar items.
2. Aquarium Myths and Misconceptions – That Fish Blog
http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2014/04/02/aquarium-myths-misconceptions/
Our Aquatics and Fish Master Dave Acland is fed up with bad fish advice. From the classic ‘Inch per gallon’ rule to the idea that smaller fish tanks are better for new aquarists – Dave’s here to dispel these classic myths and misconceptions. Take a read.
3. Gravel & Substrate vs. Bare-Bottomed Tanks – That Fish Blog
http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2014/04/07/gravel-substrate-versus-bare-bottom-tanks/
Lots of great reasons to go with gravel or bare-bottomed tanks – and Marine Biologist Eileen Daub goes through each one of them. Be sure to have a read before your set up your next tank!
4. Top Filters for Goldfish Tanks – That Fish Blog
http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2014/03/25/best-aquarium-filters-for-goldfish/
So, Zoologist Frank Indiviglio has kept lots of Goldfish in his day – OK..maybe thousands. This article runs down what he considers to be the best choices for goldfish tank filtration. Hint – Frank’s a little old school and he LOVES his undergravel filter for these guys. Find out why.
5. NextReef Showcases Use of 3D Printing in the Industry – ReefBuilders.com
http://reefbuilders.com/2014/04/02/nextreef-printing-sumps-showcasing-3d-printer-industry/
Anyone with a reef tank LOVES them some new technology. Reefbuilders discusses how NextReef is looking into using 3D Printers for making customizable sumps and other aquarium pieces and parts. Talk about customizing your system!
Let us know what you think – and please send us any articles you think should be included in the monthly run-down.
