Choosing Aquarium Accessories

By Ken Wilssens

When you have an aquarium, you want to dress it up with aquarium accessories. There
are many different types of accessories you can buy depending on the type of fish you
have and whether you have a saltwater or a freshwater aquarium. For a saltwater
aquarium you can add coral and in this line there are many different kinds to choose
from. Rocks are other accessories that you can add, such as carved rainbow rock, lace
rock, carved tufa or carved lava. For saltwater aquariums, you can also have shells of all
kinds to make the aquarium appear as close as possible to the natural habitat of the fish.

Accessories for freshwater aquariums also include the same type of rocks as you can have
in saltwater tanks. However, you can also add aquarium driftwood to an aquarium with
fresh water in it. The driftwood comes from swamplands and sinks naturally to the
bottom of the aquarium. You don't have to worry that it will float on the top and possibly
injure some of your fish. The driftwood is naturally brown in color and you can buy
attached to a brown slate rock or separately.

Apart from decorations for your aquarium, you also need accessories such as pumps and
filters to keep the water free from toxic waste that could be harmful to the fish. Cleaning
products for the aquarium include such things as magnets and a pad replacement kit for
the glass or acrylic in the tank.

You will also need to have additives for the water. For example, if you have a saltwater
aquarium, a reef solution is an all-purpose additive that helps to enhance the environment
for the fish. It helps to keep the fish healthy and safe. For freshwater aquariums, there is
also a solution you can use to stimulate the appetite of the tropical fish .

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