General and Beginner - Aquatics Unlimited

07 Feb

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ente...

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 o...

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 s...

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 car...

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...

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...

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 st...

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. Th...