20
Mar
Spring Pond Opening
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 ...
Posts by Phil Bartoszek
02
Apr
Livestock “Trade Ins”
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...
07
Feb
Cichlids
Cichlid is a nondescript term for members of the family Cichlidae, with nearly 1,300 species identified from Angelfish to Oscars. This ...
07
Feb
“Freshwater” Puffers
We are delighted in your interest in “freshwater” puffers. Puffers can be very entertaining and rich in personality. This Blog post wil...
13
Jan
Sustainable Sourcing of Marine Livestock
What it means?
The term ‘sustainability’ has been circulating through the aquarium trade over the past decade as hobbyists express gre...
11
Jul
Are Worms the Best Live Food?
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...
26
May
Adventures in Nano-Scaping #3
PLANTING
The aquascape has been successfully planted, with only minor deviations from the original layout plan. The main one being t...
10
May
Saltwater Set Up Guide
You may have been told that saltwater aquariums are “difficult to maintain.” For starters, many of you may have experience in freshwate...
10
May
Saltwater Care Guide
You may have been told that saltwater aquariums are “difficult to maintain.” For starters, many of you may have experience in freshwate...
10
May
Old Tank Syndrome
Periodic water changes are crucial to the wellbeing of your aquarium. As fish eat and poop, nitrate (fish waste) will accumulate in the...
08
Apr
Adventures in Nano-Scaping #2
PLANT SELECTION
Plants for the aquascape will be selected first and foremost for their relative hardiness and ease of care in a low ...
31
Mar
Fiddler Crab Guide
SET UP - BRACKISH WATER - BEHAVIOR
If you’re looking for something other than fish for your aquarium set-up, fiddler crabs are an enter...
31
Mar
Pond Koi Grades
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...
29
Mar
Axolotls
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...
29
Mar
Betta Fish Care
- SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH -
Originally kept in the Far East as part of a betting sport, Siamese Fighting Fish (scientific name Betta spl...
28
Mar
General Aquarium Care
EQUIPMENT - FEEDING - MAINTENANCE - HEALTH
This blog post will outline generalized tips for the maintenance of your aquarium and care ...
27
Mar
Cloudy Water Conundrum
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...
27
Mar
New Tank Syndrome
In established aquariums, toxic ammonia from fish waste is broken down by bacteria into nitrite, which is then broken down by a differe...
17
Mar
Adventures in Nano-Scaping #1
INTRODUCTION
In this series of blog posts we will be following the design and setup of a new freshwater desktop nano-aquascape from sta...
08
Mar
Aquatic Plant Guide
LIGHTING - NUTRIENTS - CO2 - SUBSTRATE
There are endless things to discuss when it comes to setting up a successful planted tank. This...
07
Mar
Liquid Algae Control vs. UV-Sterilizer
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 ...
06
Mar
Our Rewards Program
Become an Aquatics Unlimited rewards member to earn loyalty points for credit towards future purchases!
This program applies to both ...
04
Mar
Potting Pond Plants
HARDY LILIES - TROPICAL LILIES - MARGINAL & BOG PLANTS
Pond plants are a huge benefit to any pond. They take away nutrients from nu...
04
Mar
Caring for Pond Plants
HARDY LILIES - TROPICAL LILIES - MARGINAL & BOG PLANTS
Pond plants are a huge benefit to any pond. They take away nutrients from nu...
06
Jan
Aquarium Maintenance
Keep your aquatic environment healthy and beautiful with quality aquarium maintenance services by Aquatic Realmz.
Our staff and se...
09
Nov
Pond Services
Enjoy your outdoor aquatic environment hassle free this season!
Aquatic Realmz is your complete pond maintenance provider for southeast...
09
Nov
Aquarium Salt In Freshwater
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...
09
Nov
Our Green Roof
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...
09
Nov
Important Info Regarding Goldfish/Koi
As a fish store it is part of our responsibility to keep up to date with the Wisconsin DNR’s regulation of invasive fish and plant spec...