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There are quite a few readily available sands that are commonly used for aquariums. Aquarium sand is the substrate you want if you keep soft bellied fish like sharks and sting rays - look for soft, fine sands.
If you want the fish that you buy to place in a 10 gallon aquarium to survive, then the first thing you need to do is actually create the right kind of environment for them first.
Starphire glass is a low iron glass that provides a clearer view of colors than regular aquariums. It is available on all of our glass products at an additional cost.
Lighting is one of the most important components of a reef aquarium. The proper lighting intensity is required for corals and/or invertebrates to survive.
Unless you purchased your aquarium as a pre-selected complete kit, then you’ll also need to acquire an aquarium hood. Aquarium hoods aren't only an attractive topper to finish the look of your aquarium, but they serve practical purposes as well.
Aquariums need very little in the way of daily attention. In fact, it will probably take the hobbyist longer to read this brief article than it will to perform the maintenance involved.
The collection of certain plants from the wild is prohibited. Aquarium plants are cultivated by specialist companies, mainly in South-East Asia but also in Europe and the United States.