You may have seen them: saltwater aquariums that come with another tank underneath, usually neatly hidden behind closed cabinet doors. Sometimes the second container holds only equipment, which is known as a sump. Other times, though, it contains a veritable little ecosystem: a refugium. Should your aquarium have a “Mini-me”? We think that if you’ve … Read more
It’s the worst possible thing that can happen to a first-time aquarist: you excitedly set up your brand-new tank and fill it with colorful fish, only to find them all dead or dying the next morning. What happened? It’s probably new tank syndrome. We can’t bring your fish back, but we can explain what happened … Read more
Working on setting up a saltwater aquarium? Great choice! A colorful marine aquarium is educational, aesthetically pleasing, and even promotes relaxation. But… what fish should you put in it? You can’t just combine the species from your local aquarium store willy-nilly: many will fight or even eat each other. Let’s get you off to a … Read more
Setting up your first—or tenth—freshwater aquarium? Figuring out which fish you’ll keep in it is always one of the most important steps. But which of the dozens of available species do you like? Which will get along? And which match in terms of water parameters? Is your head spinning yet? Probably. Don’t worry: during our … Read more
Looking to get into fishkeeping, but not sure whether you want to invest hundreds of dollars just yet? Or maybe you’re in need of your 18th tank upgrade and, as is common for aquarists, are running out of funds? Consider going thrifty and buying a used aquarium. We don’t buy used for our clients here … Read more
So, you’ve decided you want a fish tank for your home. Great idea! Aquariums are fun, relaxing, and educational. But… which of the dozens of models should you go for? Big and bold? Or best keep it small? No worries: we’ll help you figure out the perfect tank size for you. Below, let’s see why … Read more
Working on your first fish tank? Whether it’s big or small, freshwater or salt, the initial set-up can be a little nerve-wracking. But it’s worth it: fishkeeping is a wonderfully relaxing and educational hobby. Let’s get that tank filled up! Below, you’ll find a step-by-step guide you can follow to set up your aquarium—without breaking … Read more
Taking the plunge and setting up your first (or next) saltwater aquarium? Congrats, you’re going to love it! If you’re not sure yet what your tank will need, we’ve got you covered. Our saltwater aquarium shopping list contains everything you need to get started. Take a look at the list below to find out what … Read more
Thinking of setting up a freshwater aquarium? We may be a little biased here, but we think that’s a great idea. There are many unexpected advantages to fishkeeping! But… what will your new tank need? If you’ve never set up an aquarium before, all the equipment and accessories for sale at your local pet store … Read more
Setting up an aquarium? It will need a filter, and that filter requires different types of aquarium filter media inside to be able to do its job. In most systems these are included, but it’s important to know which is which and what they actually do! Below, let’s have a look at the three all-important … Read more
FantaSEA Aquariums is a professional
aquarium maintenance and
service company.
