Add-ons You Can Get For Your Aquarium To Make It Better

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Aquariums are wonderful additions to any home. Keeping fish and water plants in the home is relaxing and rewarding at the same time. They make great focal points in any room and are also fun conversation starters. With such a huge range of fish, plants, and decorations you can make your aquarium whatever you want it to be. But, what could you do to take your tank game to the next level? 

Read this guide to find out a few awesome add-ons you can get for your aquarium to make it even better.

Professional Substrate

A substrate is the gravel, sand, or other special material placed at the bottom of the tank. It needs to be nutrient-rich for a planted tank to help plants root and keep the water healthy. The nutrients in the substrate slowly rot and seep into the water. Don’t panic, this is actually a good thing! The substances released into the water by the rotting substrate are exactly what is needed for plants to feed on and fish to be healthy. It’s all part of the properly balanced ecosystem of a professional aquarium. Investing in a proper, professional substrate is an absolute must for any budding aquarium experts. Speak to your local pet store about what substrate is best for your particular type of aquarium, as different materials suit different types of water better. For example, a tropical fish tank would require a different substrate from a saltwater tank.

Plants

Aquatic plants are a really lovely addition to any freshwater fish tank. Not only do they help form a balanced and varied ecosystem, but they also create a far more interesting looking aquarium. The choice is endless when it comes to aquatic plants, though some are easier to care for than others. Most are rich green and create a great place for fish to play, hide, and eat. You can place plants all around your aquarium to create an exciting view and interesting environment for your fish.

Hanging Refugiums

Another type of living addition to your aquarium is a hanging refugium. If you don’t already know, these are separate tanks that sit within your main tank. They share the same water supply but are not accessible for the fish in your aquarium. There are many benefits to having a hanging refugium in your setup. Firstly, as they are in a separate space from your main tank, it can allow aquatic plants to grow without interference from your fish. As this happens, the plants will be releasing natural food into the water supply to keep your fish healthy. As well as this, having long-lasting healthy aquatic plants in your refugium helps to keep the water clean and clear.

Cool Ornaments

No aquarium is complete without some nice ornaments filling some of the space. We’ve all seen the classic shipwreck in an aquarium, and let’s face it, we all love it! But, there are a huge variety of cool ornaments available both online and in pet stores. Some of our favorites include fossilized jellyfish, fake coral reef, painted rocks, and fake plane wreckage. The choice is entirely yours! It doesn’t need to make sense if you don’t want it to, you can be as creative or as realistic as you like. Make your display whatever you want it to be! Ornaments and decorations not only provide great viewing for the people in your home, but they also help create some entertainment for the fish.

Water Filters

An important part of any fish tank is having a professional water filter system in place. After all, everything in that tank needs healthy water to thrive. Filters help to remove toxins from the water and circulate freshly cleaned water around the tank. Without one, you will quickly notice your water becoming cloudy and your tank glass becoming green. Before long, your fish will become sick and your plants will start to die. Before buying your filter you need to know the volume of your tank in gallons. Once you have this information you will be able to buy a filter with an appropriate GPH (gallon-per-hour) flow rate. You should purchase a filter that combines mechanical and biological filtering into one device.

With these new add-ons or upgrades to your aquarium, you will see it take on a whole new lease of life. Your fish will be healthier, your plants will grow stronger, and people will enjoy staring at your fish tank for far longer. Try a few of these add-ons today, we guarantee you won’t regret a single one of them.

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