09 Jun General and Beginner, Water Chemistry Acclimating Shipped Livestock Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 Acclimating shipped livestock can be a slightly different process than from your local fish store. Shipped fish have spent as much as 2... Continue reading
20 Mar Garden Pond Spring Pond Opening Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 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 ... Continue reading
30 May Announcements, In Store Services Shipping Methods & Rates Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 This infographic shows our current shipping methods & rates for product purchased through our website, livestock, and perishable it... Continue reading
02 Apr Announcements, In Store Services Livestock “Trade Ins” Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 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... Continue reading
07 Feb General and Beginner Cichlids Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 Cichlid is a nondescript term for members of the family Cichlidae, with nearly 1,300 species identified from Angelfish to Oscars. This ... Continue reading
07 Feb General and Beginner “Freshwater” Puffers Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 We are delighted in your interest in “freshwater” puffers. Puffers can be very entertaining and rich in personality. This Blog post wil... Continue reading
13 Jan Saltwater Sustainable Sourcing of Marine Livestock Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 What it means? The term ‘sustainability’ has been circulating through the aquarium trade over the past decade as hobbyists express gre... Continue reading
11 Jul Aquarium Care, Fish Health Are Worms the Best Live Food? Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 10, 2025 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... Continue reading
26 May General and Beginner Adventures in Nano-Scaping #3 Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 PLANTING The aquascape has been successfully planted, with only minor deviations from the original layout plan. The main one being the... Continue reading
10 May Saltwater Saltwater Set Up Guide Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 You may have been told that saltwater aquariums are “difficult to maintain.” For starters, many of you may have experience in freshwate... Continue reading
10 May Saltwater Saltwater Care Guide Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 You may have been told that saltwater aquariums are “difficult to maintain.” For starters, many of you may have experience in freshwate... Continue reading
10 May Aquarium Care, General and Beginner, Water Chemistry Old Tank Syndrome Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 Periodic water changes are crucial to the wellbeing of your aquarium. As fish eat and poop, nitrate (fish waste) will accumulate in the... Continue reading
08 Apr General and Beginner Adventures in Nano-Scaping #2 Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 PLANT SELECTION Plants for the aquascape will be selected first and foremost for their relative hardiness and ease of care in a low te... Continue reading
31 Mar General and Beginner Fiddler Crab Guide Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 6, 2025 SET UP - BRACKISH WATER - BEHAVIOR If you’re looking for something other than fish for your aquarium set-up, fiddler crabs are an ente... Continue reading
31 Mar Garden Pond Pond Koi Grades Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 31, 2022 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... Continue reading
29 Mar General and Beginner Axolotls Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 29, 2022 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... Continue reading
29 Mar General and Beginner Betta Fish Care Posted by Phil Bartoszek September 17, 2024 - SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH - Originally kept in the Far East as part of a betting sport, Siamese Fighting Fish (scientific name Betta spl... Continue reading
28 Mar Aquarium Care, General and Beginner General Aquarium Care Posted by Phil Bartoszek April 10, 2022 EQUIPMENT - FEEDING - MAINTENANCE - HEALTH This blog post will outline generalized tips for the maintenance of your aquarium and care ... Continue reading
27 Mar Aquarium Care, General and Beginner Cloudy Water Conundrum Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 28, 2022 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... Continue reading
27 Mar Aquarium Care, General and Beginner, Water Chemistry New Tank Syndrome Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 31, 2022 In established aquariums, toxic ammonia from fish waste is broken down by bacteria into nitrite, which is then broken down by a differe... Continue reading
17 Mar General and Beginner Adventures in Nano-Scaping #1 Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 28, 2022 INTRODUCTION In this series of blog posts we will be following the design and setup of a new freshwater desktop nano-aquascape from sta... Continue reading
08 Mar General and Beginner Aquatic Plant Guide Posted by Phil Bartoszek November 4, 2025 LIGHTING - NUTRIENTS - CO2 - SUBSTRATE There are endless things to discuss when it comes to setting up a successful planted tank. This... Continue reading
07 Mar Garden Pond Liquid Algae Control vs. UV-Sterilizer Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 11, 2022 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 ... Continue reading
06 Mar Announcements Our Rewards Program Posted by Phil Bartoszek April 2, 2023 Become an Aquatics Unlimited rewards member to earn loyalty points for credit towards future purchases! This program applies to both ... Continue reading
04 Mar Garden Pond Potting Pond Plants Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 11, 2022 HARDY LILIES - TROPICAL LILIES - MARGINAL & BOG PLANTS Pond plants are a huge benefit to any pond. They take away nutrients from nu... Continue reading
04 Mar Garden Pond Caring for Pond Plants Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 8, 2022 HARDY LILIES - TROPICAL LILIES - MARGINAL & BOG PLANTS Pond plants are a huge benefit to any pond. They take away nutrients from nu... Continue reading
06 Jan Maintenance Services Aquarium Maintenance Posted by Phil Bartoszek February 24, 2025 Keep your aquatic environment healthy and beautiful with quality aquarium maintenance services by Aquatic Realmz. Our staff and se... Continue reading
09 Nov Maintenance Services Pond Services Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 11, 2022 Enjoy your outdoor aquatic environment hassle free this season! Aquatic Realmz is your complete pond maintenance provider for southeast... Continue reading
09 Nov Fish Health Aquarium Salt In Freshwater Posted by Phil Bartoszek March 8, 2022 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... Continue reading
09 Nov Green Roof Our Green Roof Posted by Phil Bartoszek August 14, 2023 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... Continue reading