r aquatic pets to breathe easily. It also serves the role of heating the water evenly instead of pockets of motionless warm water about the heating element. But there are exceptions in which you don’t need an air pump like when you use a hang on back power filter that creates a waterfall making enough surface movement.

Fish Food

Fish must eat like all other animals. All of them have a special diet need. There is a large variety of fish food available commercially in the markets that are easiest to use. But somehow few people prefer skipping the fish foods over human food like bread and rice. This might not always work as some of the fish might eat human food when they starve enough. But carbohydrates and rice cannot sustain them and they can eventually die of malnutrition. They should eat fish food which is high in fat and protein. You can easily get a bottle of fish food from the market which will last for months.

Live Bacteria Seeding Product

Live bacteria seeding products is essential to establish a nitrogen cycle in a new aquarium. Ammonia is built up continuously once there are fish in the aquarium. There are already good bacteria present in a well-established aquarium that can feed on toxic ammonia. But in an uncycled aquarium, ammonia builds up very quickly and can kill the fish. Mostly it takes weeks to over a month in building up the needed quantity of beneficial bacteria. In many cases, fish can be long dead before a new tank is fully cycling. Here comes the role of live bacteria products that have made life simpler in cycling a new aquarium. 

Substrate

The substrate serves two fundamental purposes in an aquarium. It makes your aquarium aesthetically pleasing and offers another surface for the growth of beneficial bacteria on the bottom of your aquarium filters. If you want to grow plants in the aquarium with hidden roots, the substrate is also required to cover it. There is a great variety of colors, sizes, and shapes of substrates available. Choosing the right substrate can improve the look of your tank and offer a habitat for good microorganisms as well.

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This SunSun JUP-01 9-watt UV sterilizer is a good choice for smaller aquariums up to 75 gallons. It works well for saltwater, freshwater, and ponds as well.  The best feature of this sterilizer is that it doesn’t require any additional hardware or pumps as it already includes a water pump that can transfer almost 132 water gallons per hour of UV light. It is easy to mount as it uses suction cups to connect to the interior of the tank either vertically or horizontally. Its only downfall is that it does not work well with fish tanks of larger size.

• Aqua Ultraviolet 25-Watt UV Sterilizer

This UV sterilizer is a versatile device that is designed to handle large aquariums. It can serve fresh environments of up to 1200 gallons and saltwater tanks of up to 150 gallons. This product as such looks small with only 2 inches between inlet and outlet. However, the sterilizer is 3.75 inches wide, 6 inches high and 20 inches long. This UV sterilizer has an already installed transformer and a quartz lamp sleeve with the longest lamp lives. It is plumbed inline that makes it simple to install with being able to use it indoors and outdoors as well. Its only disadvantage is that it can take up to a week to notice results.  

e one of the perfect options to inhabit your turtle pets. Your shelled friend can comfortably swim and bask easily due to the presence of heat and UVB lighting in the tank.

Tetra 20 Gallon Complete Aquarium Kit

The Tetra Complete Aquarium Kit comes in 20 gallon size as well and works well for a lot of juvenile turtles. It is a perfect choice for an apartment setting as it doesn’t take up much space. This tank consists of a sturdy glass construction that is resistant to scratches offering good durability and safety to shelled friends. It has a Tetra UL mini heater system to provide warmth to turtles and comes with some sample foods. It also features a Tetra Whisper filter and an LED hood that produces a daytime effect. To make it aesthetically pleasing this tank contains an artificial boxwood plant mat of high quality and plant multipacks. The only downfall is that it might not be cost-effective and you may have to buy additional accessories.

mum safety against overheating.

Marineland Precision 300 Watt Heater

The Marine Land Precision 300 watt aquarium heater is a fully submersible heater that can be used for up to 80 gallons of fish tanks. The heater is specifically designed for easy installation and use that provides temperature reading in Fahrenheit. It has an adjustable temperature dial on top that can be set 1 degree with every click. For perfect regulation, there is a sliding scale on its body which shows the exact temperature setting. It features a thermal switch that turns off automatically if there is a rise in temperature above the internal preset. It also turns back on when the temperature of the heater cools down. It is easy to install and offers three window places to view the display of temperature, consisting of a mounting bracket that attaches securely to the aquarium wall.

EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater, 300 watt

This 300 watt EHEIM Jager aquarium heater is designed for fish tanks with a size up to 264 gallons. It is a waterproof, fully submersible heater that is certified by UL which is a US-based safety certification and consulting company. It can be used both for saltwater and freshwater tanks. This heater is made up of firm laboratory glass, resistant to shatters and shock. It consists of an on/off lamp on its body that indicates when it is working. The heater consists of an interesting TruTemp dial that allows precise adjustments and provides a wide temperature range from 65-93 degrees Fahrenheit. It also provides a Thermo Safety control that turns off automatically to prevent dry damages when the heater is not submerged properly. It comes with a long cable, two suction cups and a clamp for an undemanding installation. This heater is also available in different sizes for small to large aquariums.

sump has a freshwater reservoir that can easily hold 5 gallons. It is highly durable with an attractive price.

Trigger Systems Ruby Sumps

Trigger Systems has been a recognized unit for its exceptional craftsmanship in the sump making industry for many years. The Trigger Systems Ruby Sump presents an ideal three-chambered sump. The refugium and skimmer sections are satisfactorily sized along with dual drains. The filter sock holders fix themselves into a place that avoids their accidental falling into the sump. It is a fairly accomplished design with good aesthetics.

Pro Clear Aquatic Systems Freedom Reef Sumps

The ProClear Aquatic Systems Freedom Reef Sumps are valued price sumps that are specifically designed for marine tanks. They come in unique colors with probe and sock holders, and a distinct bubble diffuser tubers that stop the noise of incoming water flow. They are ideal for the sumps that are protein skimmer driven as they do not have a refugium section. A 4 in 1 sump that is designed for freshwater systems is also sold by ProClear. It comes at a great price with flex hoses and dual drains for bean animal set up.