Accessories

When you're starting out in the world of aquariums, you need to know that you'll have to buy certain accessories for your fish. It's not just about buying fish, an aquarium, and water; you'll need a series of extras to make everything work properly. In this post, we'll show you the best accessories for your aquarium so you know exactly what to buy.

If you are interested in knowing the characteristics and operation of each of these add-ons, this is your post 

Tips before buying accessories

Before you rush to buy in stores de peces or animals, it is necessary to know well what is needed. The needs of each aquarium are different, although they all have some in common. According to The types de peces what you are going to introduce, the size of the aquarium, the aquatic plants, etc. They will need some accessories or others.

The first thing to know is the needs of the fish that we are going to have in the aquarium. It is not the same to have freshwater fish than saltwater fish. Nor is it the same to have tropical fish than others from colder waters. Some will need real plants and others with some decorative plastic will be able to live well.

What many people do when entering this world is to buy countless accessories. All this to increase aesthetics. However, many of them are unnecessary and will eventually reduce the fish's swimming space, our time and, of course, money.

The best choice when it comes to having accessories is that the aquarium always tends to be neat and clean. Otherwise, even if we have it, it will seem that it is badly cared for.

The best accessories for the aquarium

Next we are going to write a list of the accessories that an aquarium really needs and that will help you to care for the fish. The rest of the accessories are merely decorative and do not provide anything useful.

Filters

No products found. Filters are essential in the aquarium. At least one is necessary. This ensures that the necessary conditions are maintained for the fish to survive. Filters clean the water of the waste that forms and floats on the surface.

It is essential that the water in a fish tank is kept clean for the fish to be healthy. They also serve to carry out biological filtration. This means that the waste is transformed into bacteria that are beneficial to the fish.

There are many types of filters, but those that provide biological, mechanical, and chemical filtration are generally used . This type of filter is sufficient to keep the aquarium in good condition.

Another different option is to buy the filters separately. This option is more expensive and requires more maintenance. However, it gives us more freedom in selecting what we think is necessary and we can replace a single unit should it stop working.

Thermo-heaters

Many fish need warmer water to simulate the natural conditions of their tropical habitat. These are essential accessories if we want the fish to be healthy. There are numerous types of heaters. The most recommended are those with automatic temperature regulation. This way, you can select the ideal temperature for the fish and maintain it.

The most important thing to consider when buying a heater is whether it will be sufficient for the amount of water in your aquarium. It's always a good idea to buy a larger one to ensure it's not too small and doesn't heat all the water.

Automotive Lighting

Lighting is used to simulate sunlight and also gives a more successful and beautiful aesthetic appearance. There are different types of lighting lamps. From fluorescent tubes to some with different colors, led strips and lamp holders.

The lighting doesn't follow such a strict pattern, as it's a matter of personal preference. To determine the necessary light, there's a guideline that suggests using about 30 lumens per liter of water.

Another important factor in light is color and intensity. If we have natural aquatic plants, we will need lighting that gives us natural light. Higher intensities do not resemble sunlight, so they are not as widely used. The higher the intensity of the light, the wider the plants will grow. On the contrary, they will grow taller.

aerators

These are accessories placed in the aquarium to increase water aeration and, consequently, extend the lifespan of fish and plants. Fish and aquatic plants need a certain level of dissolved oxygen in the water to survive. Water changes, filtration, and plants can help oxygenate the water. However, sometimes this isn't enough, and aerators are necessary.

Its operation is simple. They pull air into the aquarium in such a way that bubbles and water movement are generated.

The downside of these devices is that they need strict calibration to work well. The air that must be expelled has to avoid the disturbance of the fish or lift the residues that dirty the water.

They give the tank a quite decorative appearance and create an environment that is pleasing to the eye, creating an environment with more beauty.

Water indicator levels test

On many occasions the fish die and it is not known why. Even if you have all the aforementioned accessories, you must know the state of the water. For this there is the water test.

Water parameters such as pH value (pH), total hardness (GH), carbonate hardness (KH), ammonium / ammonia (NH4 / NH3), nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3), phosphate ( PO4) and iron (Fe).

With these meters we can know the state of the water and know if it is adequate.

I hope that with these accessories you can have your aquarium in perfect condition.