When a beginner decides to enter the world of fish-keeping, one of the biggest questions involves the choice of what type of fish to keep. There are the obvious questions about the size of the first tank, if it will be freshwater or salt water, and whether or not it...
The world of custom aquarium design has exploded with the development of heavy duty acrylic panels. Durable acrylic can be shaped with greater variety than glass. Where at one time, a custom aquarium needed to be made of heavy glass; flat, modern acrylic can almost...
Every aquarium owner should know the basics of aquarium maintenance. A good working filter is important to any aquarium owner who wants to keep their fish happy and healthy. When the beginner fish-keeper starts out, they will find “filter” on the list of equipment to...
Aquatech Aquariums specializes in custom aquariums, their design and maintenance. We can create a unique aquarium for you, or maintain one that you have had previously installed. There are new materials available that allow aquarium designers to create wonderful,...
Many people are fascinated by watching koi. The large decorative fish were bred from ordinary carp in Japan in the 1800s. The name “koi” comes from a Japanese term, nishikigoi, which literally means “brocaded carp.” The koi fanciers cultivated mutations in the fish...
