Maintaining a healthy aquarium environment is crucial for the well-being of your aquatic pets. One of the most fundamental aspects of aquarium care is changing the water regularly. Proper water changes help remove toxins, replenish essential nutrients, and ensure a stable environment for your fish and other aquatic inhabitants.
If you are wondering how long do clownfish live, there are a couple of factors that go into it. From genetic factors to environmental ones, there are a few aspects that determine the lifespan of clownfish. If cared for properly, the average lifespan of clownfish is hard to pin down but in my 36 years as a hobbyist and business owner at Aquarium Specialty we have had several clownfish live for 10 years or more with one fish living in a store display tank for about 17 years before we lost her.
Aquarium aficionados all over the world are smitten by clownfish because of their vivid colors and fun personalities. Due to their distinctive activities and eye-catching appearance, these endearing critters are a popular choice for saltwater aquariums. However, these marine darlings need more than just a lovely tank arrangement to survive. For their well-being and enjoyment, it is essential to provide the ideal environment, which includes maintaining the ideal saltwater tank temperature.
The health of your aquarium's aquatic inhabitants depends on maintaining the ideal temperature. Temperature changes, particularly during heat waves, can stress fish and other aquatic species, which can have negative health effects. In this article, we'll look at quick and simple tips on cooling a fish tank so that your underwater buddies may stay comfortable. If you’re wondering how to lower a fish tank’s temperature using simple methods, this blog article is the perfect one for you.
Soft corals are an excellent option for both novice and expert aquarium keepers when it comes to building an attractive and thriving underwater ecosystem in your tank. These magnificent creatures are extremely simple to take care of and add a burst of color, movement, and vitality to your tank. Soft corals are a fascinating way to discover the mysteries of marine life, whether you're a novice or an experienced aquarium enthusiast.
We'll delve into the world of soft corals in this blog, talking about their varieties, maintenance, and more. Let’s get started with this colorful journey.
Innovative and exciting products are nothing new from Biotek Marine but did you know that we are now designing and manufacturing in-house? In 2022 Biotek Marine invested in a battery of 3D printers and they are working for us around the clock.
One of the unique products we designed is called the IntelliDose that made to use with the popular Ecotech Marine Versa dosing pumps.
The guys over at Neptune Systems has been working on the MXM Mobius Wireless Module for some time now and the release date across the US was June 14th. We got our hands on the first batch of these about 2 weeks ago and we plan to install it this week.
We are pleased to announce that captive bred Potter’s Angelfish are available now from the Biota Group. Not only is this exciting for the hobby it just further proves to me and others in the hobby that together we can impact our environment in positive ways though research and conservation. The initial stock will only be available through local fish stores so expect the pricing to vary from store to store.
We are pleased to announce that the Hanna Instruments Wireless Multi-Parameter Photometers are just now shipping to retail stores across to US. You may remember last year that they had a limited release of these but the old version was not setup for magnesium testing. If you have one of the originals then don’t fret because there is a simple firmware update available for your HI97115 multi-parameter tester. We are pretty excited about the re-release and orders began shipping from Aquarium Specialty on April 26th 2023.
Now there are 3 Nero 3 Pumps to choose from thanks to the newly released Nero 7 Wavemaker from Aqua Illumination. The Nero 7 is the largest Nero wavemaker pump in the lineup and it has a maximum flow rate of 4000 GPH (15,142 lph)!
