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Koi vs Goldfish

KOI VS GOLDFISH – WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR PONDS (7 Differences)

April 3, 2021

Have you ever been to fishing exhibitions? If you have, chances are that you have had a hard time distinguishing between Koi and Goldfish amid fish galore.

And that’s not just you! Anyone can confuse the two breeds because of their uncanny resemblance. Even though Koi and goldfish look so much alike, they are actually two completely different varieties with distinctive characteristics.

In this article, I’ll put my years of experience to use and show you some of the obvious differences between Koi fish and goldfish that should help you identify the two easily.

Best Place To Buy Fish Online

Best Place To Buy Fish Online 2023 REVIEWS- Top Recommendations (And 2 To Avoid!)

March 14, 2021

Looking for the best place to buy fish online? I get this asked to me a lot and it brings back memories when I started out in the saltwater tank hobby back in the early 90s. Back then you just went to the local fish store to get your fish, live plants, and corals. I remember there was a store called Flying Fish Express and me trying to myself how crazy this is that you can get a fish shipped to you overnight.

Best Canister Filter Reviews

Best Canister Filters Tested (2023 Reviews🏅)

January 7, 2021

For those hobbyists getting serious about aquarium keeping, high quality filtration is top of mind for keeping the best fish only and planted tank systems. While hang on back power filters have their place in community community setups, there are setups with heavier demands like planted and predator tanks that require a high end filtration solution. This is where canister filters come in.

Best Nano Reef Tank

Best Nano Reef Tank – The 7 to Buy (2023 Reviews)

January 3, 2021

For someone who is a seasoned hobbyist, a nano reef tank offers a challenge with great rewards for either home or office. For a new hobbyist, a nano reef tank offers an entry into the wonderful hobby of reef aquarium keeping for those who take the proper steps.

Freshwater Shrimp Tank

How to Set up a Freshwater Shrimp Tank: The Ultimate Guide

May 5, 2020

Shrimp tanks are getting very popular these days. Shrimp with their small size, active nature, and appealing personality have increased in popularity especially with nano or smaller tanks. Shrimp tanks have some special considerations though to be successful. They can be intimating at first because they can be more delicate than fish and require a bit more planning then first.

Best Driftwood for Aquariums

Best Driftwood For Aquariums (2023 Reviews) – 9 Amazing Pieces For Your Tank!

April 7, 2020

Driftwood in an Aquarium can look stunning and offer lot of options for designing your aquarium. They can make some really amazing aquascapes, especially heavily planted ones. We need to be careful in our driftwood selection process though.

Today’s post discusses the best driftwood for aquariums. Much like the best aquarium rocks post earlier, driftwood is not as simple as picking it out of of your local pond or aquarium. Driftwood if not selected or prepped properly can have disastrous results in your aquarium.

Gold Fish Tank

Goldfish Tank – Your Guide To Successful Goldfish Care

February 29, 2020

The Goldfish is one of the most popular fish in our aquarium hobby. It may even have been the first fish you had when you first got introduced to aquariums. You may have even come across this article thinking about setting up a Goldfish tank for the first time or for a loved one. They really are an amazing fish that are also easily misunderstood. Because they are usually a first-time fish, a number of us enter into Goldfish care and keeping with little knowledge on what is needed to have them thrive.

Best LED Lighting For Reef Tanks

Best LED Lighting For Reef Tanks – (2023 Reviews 🏅) & Guide

February 5, 2020

LED lighting systems are the rage these days for Reef Tanks. It makes a lot of sense why. The best LED lighting systems will have a lot of user friendly features like timers, ramp up and ramp down features, the ability to adjust spectrum, and multiple mount options. The main attraction for LED though, is the power savings features. LEDs are a lot more energy efficient than traditional T5s and metal halides.

In today’s post, I’m going to go through the best LED lighting for Reef Tanks. I will break what these systems are best for, what they are good and not good at, and offer our recommended picks. The end goal is to provide the necessary information you need to make an informed decision as to what is the best LED lighting system for you. Let’s get started!

Bubble Tip Anemone Care Guide (Have Success with BTAs)

April 16, 2019

Many of us got interested in saltwater fish by seeing clownfish and anemones. It is a very common desire to eventually want to pair your clown with an anemone. While a captive raised clownfish is a easy to care for fish, an anemone is considered a more difficult to keep invertebrate. They require stability, a high amount of light, and good flow. I’m writing this guide because I get asked a lot from clients how they can keep an anemone. I’m going to focus today on the easiest to keep anemone that a clownfish will host – the bubble tip anemone.

About Aquarium store depot

Who are we?

Our Philosophy

Aquarium Store Depot was established by fellow aquarist, Mark, to simplify the hobby.

As a regular shopper on other aquarium e-stores, he often grew frustrated at the overwhelming selection of products and the general nature of seeing companies trying to sell the latest and greatest tech (toys) to the industry.

At Aquarium Store Depot, we seek to change that by offering a limited selection of products vetted out by our creator’s experience as a fellow fish enthusiast.

We only sell what works, brands we trust, and products we know will make a difference to you.

Our mission is to simplify the aquarium hobby so the beginner can thrive.

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Aquascape Ideas

Aquascape Ideas – 5 Main Styles (And How To setup)

March 28, 2023

Aquascaping is a beautiful way to make any fresh water tank extraordinary. Think bonsai growing underwater and you’ll get a hint of the true art of aquascaping. The idea is to create visually stunning underwater landscapes using aquatic plants, rocks, wood, and other decorative elements in order to imitate scenes naturally found in nature.

How To Lower Nitrates In Fish Tank

How To Lower Nitrates In Fish Tank — 9 easy ways

March 28, 2023

Whether you have freshwater aquariums or saltwater tanks, aquarium nitrates are the ultimate bane of an aquarist’s life.However, in this article, I’ll shed some light on what nitrates actually are, and how high nitrate levels of nitrate influence your tank water.

Signs That A Fish Is Dying

Signs That A Fish Is Dying – 8 Common Symptoms

March 26, 2023

There is a steep learning curve to fishkeeping that can only truly be mastered once you’ve, unfortunately, lost a couple of fish. Even the most experienced hobbyists lose fish and invertebrates from time to time. The mastery of the hobby comes from preventing these accidents from happening again after the first time.

Brown Algae in Fish Tank

Brown Algae In Fish Tank – 4 Reasons Why (And 9 Ways To Get Rid Of It)

March 26, 2023

Brown algae is a common problem in aquariums and one that can leave aquarists frustrated and worried. This type of algae shows up as a brown layer over just about any type of surface. But is bad for your tank? and what can you do to remove it?

In this article, we’ll go in-depth to learn everything you need to know about brown algae in fish tanks and how to keep it under control.

Red Devil Cichlid

Red Devil Cichlid – A Complete Care Guide

March 21, 2023

Are you looking for a large, impressive fish with great color and heaps of personality? The red devil cichlid could be the perfect choice for you!

However, keeping large aggressive fish is not for everyone, and arming yourself with the right knowledge is key to your success in the long run. That’s why I’ve decided to write this comprehensive guide to red devil cichlid care. We’ll cover everything you need to know from tank setup to diet and even breeding.

Boesemani Rainbowfish

Boesemani Rainbowfish – A Complete Care Guide

March 19, 2023

Tired of seeing the same fish in every tank? Rainbowfish may already be popular additions to the freshwater aquarium, but we think they deserve more attention. These fish are easy to keep, colorful, and active. They can happily live with various community fish species and shine in a planted tank setup.

Freshwater Pufferfish

Freshwater Puffer Fish – 13 Types (Requirements & Tank Mates)

March 18, 2023

Freshwater pufferfish are some of the most interesting and entertaining fish in the aquarium hobby. Many fishkeepers are surprised to learn that these fish live outside of saltwater, and there are several awesome species available that thrive can in a regular tropical fish tank.

Puffers are not the easiest fish to keep, and some species are best left to experienced pufferfish keepers. However, with the right knowledge and planning, a freshwater puffer could easily become your new favorite fish!

Hachetfish

Hatchetfish – A Complete Care Guide

March 14, 2023

Hatchetfish, also known as common hatchetfish, or river hatchetfish is the most bizarre-looking fish you’ll ever find. Not because of their unusual colors or erratic nature. But because of the shape of their body that resembles a hatchet. Hence, the name.

In this article, we will discuss everything about the hatchetfish species. From their unique body shape to their feedings and breeding, there’s much more to cover.

Platy Tank Mates

Platy Tank Mates – 15 Great Choices (With Pictures)

March 10, 2023

Are you looking for some great fish to keep with your platies? Well, I’ve got some good news for you. There are stacks of great platy fish tank mates out there, and in this post, we’ll be covering the 15 best!

We’ll also cover the most important tips you need to know about setting up a great aquarium for your platy community, so read along to the end for that. So let’s get started!

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