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Comparing Sponge, Hang-On-Back, and Canister Filters: Which Aquarium Filter Type is Right for You?
Felix Hamilton May 11, 2025

Choosing a filter might not seem like the most exciting part of setting up your aquarium — until you realise it’s the key to keeping your water clean, your fish healthy, and your tank stress-free to manage. With so many aquarium filter types out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But don’t worry — we’re Read More

Choosing the Right Filter for Your Aquarium: A Beginner’s Guide to Clean, Healthy Water
James Whitaker May 4, 2025

Setting up your first aquarium can be a joyful yet overwhelming experience. Between selecting fish, picking out decorations, and managing water quality, there’s one unsung hero you simply can’t overlook your aquarium filter. It’s easy to underestimate the filter when you’re dazzled by colourful guppies or flowing plants. But here’s the truth — your filter Read More

Filter Maintenance: How Often Should You Clean It?
James Whitaker April 22, 2025

If your aquarium filter is the heart of your tank, then filter maintenance is the routine health check it needs to keep pumping. Yet many aquarists — especially beginners — struggle with one key question how often should you clean your fish tank filter? Too frequent, and you risk killing beneficial bacteria. Too infrequent, and Read More

Proper Water Flow: Why It’s Important in Aquariums
James Whitaker April 21, 2025

Ever watched your fish swimming effortlessly against a gentle current, then wondered whether your tank’s water is flowing the way it should? While filter power or tank decor often grabs attention, aquarium water flow is one of the most overlooked — yet vital — elements of a healthy aquarium. Water movement is more than just Read More