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Aquarium supplies
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items This is a little list of all the things I use and plan on getting moving forward in this hobby. I’m already up to 6 fish tanks and 6 terrariums and I’ve been through the ringer when it comes to bad products so I’m making this so you can skip the gues...
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Substrate
Filter
Cleaning🫧
Food
Conditioner and water checkers
Oxygenate your water
Substrate
Best aqua soil I’ve found for planted aquariums. I have this in 3 of my tanks and all the plants are thriving and growing faster than in traditional sand or gravel
Fluval 12696 Volcanic Soil Bio Stratum 4.4lbs
Same substrate but slightly water altering. Gives shrimp the nutrients they need in the water column
Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum 4.4 lbs
Filter
Comes with 2 extra sponges! I’ve used this in every tank 20 gallons and up for those fish that don’t like a lot of flow. Hands down one of the best sponge filters I have found and the set up is super easy!
hygger Aquarium Double Sponge Filter w/ 2 Spares (S)
Small but useful, I shove these into the corners of my tanks for better aeration and added filtration
AQUANEAT 3 Pack Bio Sponge Filter for 10Gal
Cleaning🫧
This is my go to siphon for cleaning the tighter spaces. Comes with extra tube attachments as well so you don’t have to stick your whole arm in the water everytime
AREPK Compact Aquarium Siphon Vacuum & Water Changer Kit
Best for bigger tanks. Easy sink hook up so you don’t have to haul buckets endlessly to and from the tank to the water source
enomol Gravel Vacuum Aquarium Water Changer 30ft
Nice and small, works for any tank whether it be 5 gallons or 55. I have 4 and have nothing but positive experiences with the magnet strength and the ease of cleaning
AQUANEAT Aquarium Magnetic Glass Brush
Collapsing buckets totaling up to 5 gallons between the 2. Helps with saving space.
2 Pack 2.6 Gal Collapsible Plastic Buckets
Food
Slow sinking granules, best for little baby fish and things similar sized to neon tetras.
Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Fish Food 1.6oz
For the bigger fish like mollys and angel fish. These slow sinking pellets give the fish time to see them going down
Fluval Bug Bites Tropical Fish Large 4.4oz
Bottom feeders tend to have a big waste load with an even bigger appetite! These have worked for me as long as I’ve been in the hobby of aquariums. Just drop them in, let them sink and forget
Fluval Bug Bites Bottom Feeder Food Sticks
Conditioner and water checkers
Best conditioner on the market I have found. Although a little smelly, it definitely does the job well!
Seachem Prime Fresh & Saltwater Conditioner 16.9oz
The best way to get your tank cycled. Addin a few capfuls of this to your aquarium and you’ll have a massively reduced wait time
Seachem Stability Fish Tank Stabilizer 16.9oz
Cheaper than in store. This has been my saving grace for the most accurate reading of water parameters
API Freshwater Master Test Kit 800-Test
Oxygenate your water
Great addition to add to larger tanks for better circulation and gas exchange. Last thing you want in your tank is an oxygen dead spot!
AquaMiracle Aquarium Powerhead Pump 210 GPH
Cheap alternative and stays quiet and the double connection for tubes makes it easy if you plan on having multiple tanks or one larger one
Pawfly Dual Outlet Aquarium Air Pump 10-200G
Aquascaping
List of things I’ve used for the end process of aquascaping
Drift wood that may not be native to your area but way cheaper than the pet stores. Gives you mopani and spider wood in different sizes and different quantities
majoywoo Natural Coral Driftwood 6-10" 3 Pcs
Another bundle of wood normally going for way more in store. Spider wood has been my best friend when it comes to my aqua scapes and terrariums
majoywoo Natural Driftwood Aquarium Decor 3 Pcs
My go to set of tools for all my aquascaping endeavors.
Ohtomber 4PCS Aquascape Tools Kit
Odds and ends
Super simple little aquarium thermometer. Just stick on the outside of the glass and it pics up the readings, only off by about 1 degree but you won’t have to fix any suction cups
PAIZOO Fish Tank Digital Thermometer LED ±0.9°F
Helps get the bottom feeder food to the bottom without having other fish eat it up and also helps dodge the current so you can keep food in one place
Aquarium Shrimp Feeding Tube & Dish - Clear Glass
Added co2 for healthy plant growth and extra vibrant colors. A mini system is easier to manage in my opinion
FZONE Desktop Aquarium CO2 System with 45g Cartridge