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Fish Electrocution is almost impossible. All experienced fish keepers have screwed up and shorted out a heater in the aquarium but only in very very rare occassions this results in fish electrocution!

All dead wood, dry or wet, that does not smell like sap is fine just as is in any aquarium.  I just throw driftwood or wood from the woods around me into my aquariums and see what happens. Some wood will deteriorate rapidly and smell and must come out. Other wood will last for years.

Wavemaker, circulation pump or powerhead, suppliers use this terminology interchangebly causing confusion. This article explains the differences and how to use them.

Aquarium heaters are one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in this hobby. They are the number one cause of tanks crashing and losing an entire tank of expensive prized fish.

Aquarium Pump Design: Pumps are essential to an aquarium. There are many types of pumps available, this article explains more about their design.

Piping in the Aquarium: Over the years I’ve had many cases of failed plumbing. And I’ve learned to avoid any plumbing which doesn’t conform to the building code for potable water in the home. A leak can just be disastrous.

There were many light standards that were developed for the incandescent bulb. With the advent of the fluorescent tube and LEDs most of these standards become obsolete.

Aquarium lights are used to illuminate the aquarium fish. What few recognize is that the intensity of a fish’s color is determined to a strong degree by the Aquarium Light Spectrums.

Lights in the Aquarium are essential. It is an integral part of enjoying the aquarium. But lighting has become a very complex issue.