| Choosing the correct fish tank accessories for your | | | | - Fish Tank Heaters and Thermometers: having a |
| aquarium is what will make it unique and special to | | | | reliable heater and thermometer is a must for any |
| you. There are some wonderful items that can be | | | | tropical aquariums. A high quality fish tank heater will |
| purchased to not only make your aquarium look | | | | help to regulate the water temperature and an |
| good, but to help with everyday cleaning and | | | | in-water thermometer will let you monitor the fish |
| maintenance. Below you can find a list of some of | | | | tank water on a day to day basis. |
| the more common aquarium accessories that are | | | | Fish Tank Ornaments |
| used. Purchasing a few of these will help you keep | | | | There are some really cool ornaments and extras |
| your tank looking clean and healthy and also give | | | | that can be purchased for your aquarium to help |
| your fish something interesting to explore. | | | | create some amazing looking environments. Some of |
| Fish Tank Accessories for Cleaning and Maintenance | | | | these include: |
| - Algae Scraper: this cool little tool will help you keep | | | | Artificial Plants: if you are a beginner when it comes |
| the walls of your tank looking shiny and new. An | | | | to looking after aquariums then using artificial plants |
| aquarium algae scraper will help you clean the walls of | | | | instead of real plants will make aquarium maintenance |
| your tank without even putting your arm into the | | | | a lot easier for you. They do not need any looking |
| water. Some of these work with the help of | | | | after except for a small clean every now and then. |
| magnets and ensure that you can clean all those hard | | | | These plants can also be used to hide any ugly |
| to get to nooks and crannies. | | | | pieces of equipment that you may need in your |
| - Fish Tank Minerals: having a good range of minerals | | | | tanks such as a heater. |
| and nutrients that can be added to the water in your | | | | Driftwood: there is a huge selection of drift wood |
| aquarium will ensure that your plants have all the | | | | that can be purchased on the market or you can |
| food that they need to grow. Some of the more | | | | simply head to your nearest beach and look for |
| common additives that are used include Kalkwasser | | | | some. Driftwood comes in a wide variety of colours |
| (calcium), iodine, and strontium. All of these minerals | | | | and shapes and can add another unique element to |
| will help your plants to grow and also encourage the | | | | your home aquarium. |
| growth of a beautiful pink algae called coralline. | | | | |