Posts by Phil Bartoszek

20 Mar

Garden Pond

Spring Pond Opening

• March 20, 2024
• By Phil Bartoszek

Spring for a pond starts as soon as the ice is melted. The ice works as a barrier to the sun, when this is removed, algae can start to ...

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30 May

Announcements, In Store Services

Shipping Methods & Rates

• May 30, 2023
• By Phil Bartoszek

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02 Apr

Announcements, In Store Services

Livestock “Trade Ins”

• December 16, 2023
• By Phil Bartoszek

As a hobbyist you know that there are a variety of ways you may be in the predicament of needing to find your fish a new home. No worri...

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07 Feb

General and Beginner

Cichlids

• February 7, 2023
• By Phil Bartoszek

Cichlid is a nondescript term for members of the family Cichlidae, with nearly 1,300 species identified from Angelfish to Oscars. This ...

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07 Feb

General and Beginner

“Freshwater” Puffers

• February 7, 2023
• By Phil Bartoszek

We are delighted in your interest in “freshwater” puffers. Puffers can be very entertaining and rich in personality. This Blog post wil...

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13 Jan

Saltwater

Sustainable Sourcing of Marine Livestock

• February 7, 2023
• By Phil Bartoszek

What it means? The term ‘sustainability’ has been circulating through the aquarium trade over the past decade as hobbyists express gre...

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11 Jul

Aquarium Care, Fish Health

Are Worms the Best Live Food?

• July 11, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

Why Worms? First, we must ask... what do fish eat in the wild? Heavenly pellets that fall from the sky? Guppies that once a week...

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26 May

General and Beginner

Adventures in Nano-Scaping #3

• May 26, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

PLANTING The aquascape has been successfully planted, with only minor deviations from the original layout plan. The main one being t...

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10 May

Saltwater

Saltwater Set Up Guide

• May 10, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

You may have been told that saltwater aquariums are “difficult to maintain.” For starters, many of you may have experience in freshwate...

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10 May

Saltwater

Saltwater Care Guide

• May 10, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

You may have been told that saltwater aquariums are “difficult to maintain.” For starters, many of you may have experience in freshwate...

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10 May

Aquarium Care, General and Beginner, Water Chemistry

Old Tank Syndrome

• May 10, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

Periodic water changes are crucial to the wellbeing of your aquarium. As fish eat and poop, nitrate (fish waste) will accumulate in the...

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08 Apr

General and Beginner

Adventures in Nano-Scaping #2

• April 10, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

PLANT SELECTION Plants for the aquascape will be selected first and foremost for their relative hardiness and ease of care in a low ...

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31 Mar

General and Beginner

Fiddler Crab Guide

• March 31, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

SET UP - BRACKISH WATER - BEHAVIOR If you’re looking for something other than fish for your aquarium set-up, fiddler crabs are an enter...

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31 Mar

Garden Pond

Pond Koi Grades

• March 31, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

Have you ever wondered what makes some fancy Koi so expensive, or why there can be so much variability in Koi price ranges?  Many vari...

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29 Mar

General and Beginner

Axolotls

• March 29, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

The Axolotl is an aquatic amphibian that is relatively hardy and easy to care for. This blog post aims to provide basic care tips in or...

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29 Mar

General and Beginner

Betta Fish Care

• September 17, 2024
• By Phil Bartoszek

- SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH - Originally kept in the Far East as part of a betting sport, Siamese Fighting Fish (scientific name Betta spl...

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28 Mar

Aquarium Care, General and Beginner

General Aquarium Care

• April 10, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

EQUIPMENT - FEEDING - MAINTENANCE - HEALTH This blog post will outline generalized tips for the maintenance of your aquarium and care ...

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27 Mar

Aquarium Care, General and Beginner

Cloudy Water Conundrum

• March 28, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

We all seem to encounter this at least once in the hobby: cloudy water. While frustrating and unappealing, there’s no need to fret! Thi...

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27 Mar

Aquarium Care, General and Beginner, Water Chemistry

New Tank Syndrome

• March 31, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

In established aquariums, toxic ammonia from fish waste is broken down by bacteria into nitrite, which is then broken down by a differe...

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17 Mar

General and Beginner

Adventures in Nano-Scaping #1

• March 28, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

INTRODUCTION In this series of blog posts we will be following the design and setup of a new freshwater desktop nano-aquascape from sta...

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08 Mar

General and Beginner

Aquatic Plant Guide

• July 14, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

LIGHTING - NUTRIENTS - CO2 - SUBSTRATE There are endless things to discuss when it comes to setting up a successful planted tank. This...

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07 Mar

Garden Pond

Liquid Algae Control vs. UV-Sterilizer

• March 11, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

If you are trying to weigh your options when it comes to pond algae control, you are in the right place. Most of the time the decision ...

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06 Mar

Announcements

Our Rewards Program

• April 2, 2023
• By Phil Bartoszek

Become an Aquatics Unlimited rewards member to earn loyalty points for credit towards future purchases!  This program applies to both ...

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06 Mar

Fish Health, Saltwater

Saltwater Fish Quarantine

• May 10, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

Aquatics Unlimited takes pride in our knowledge and quality of all our fish. With your love and support we have been able to take anoth...

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04 Mar

Garden Pond

Potting Pond Plants

• March 11, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

HARDY LILIES - TROPICAL LILIES - MARGINAL & BOG PLANTS Pond plants are a huge benefit to any pond. They take away nutrients from nu...

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04 Mar

Garden Pond

Caring for Pond Plants

• March 8, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

HARDY LILIES - TROPICAL LILIES - MARGINAL & BOG PLANTS Pond plants are a huge benefit to any pond. They take away nutrients from nu...

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06 Jan

Maintenance Services

Aquarium Maintenance

• May 13, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

Keep your aquatic environment healthy and beautiful with quality aquarium maintenance services by Aquatic Realmz.   Our staff and ...

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09 Nov

Maintenance Services

Pond Services

• March 11, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

Enjoy your outdoor aquatic environment hassle free this season! Aquatic Realmz is your complete pond maintenance provider for southeast...

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09 Nov

Fish Health

Aquarium Salt In Freshwater

• March 8, 2022
• By Phil Bartoszek

Adding salt to a freshwater tank may sound like an oxymoron, but it has been scientifically proven to have a wave of benefits for the h...

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09 Nov

Green Roof

Our Green Roof

• August 14, 2023
• By Phil Bartoszek

Our roof helps to protect Lake Michigan Each time it rains, our roof can hold up to 11,300 gallons of rainwater! Helps keep excess wa...

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