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Items for new fish keeping hobbyist
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items I am currently using all of these items for my many fish tank setup. I highly recommend them for all new fish keeper or season. They have not failed me and have brought joy to my life.
Aqueon is a popular brand for aquarium tanks, known for their durability and quality. A 20 galleon is a perfect start for most hobbyist and it will fit perfectly in your office, bedroom or living.
Aqueon Standard Glass Aquarium Tank 20 Gallon ...
Fluval canister filters are highly regarded for their efficiency in maintaining water quality. You wants to get a filter that can handles 3 times the volume of your fish tank to keep the take well balance and clean.
Fluval Canister Filter for Aquariums - 406 - 100 Gallon
Eheim Jager heaters are precise and reliable for maintaining the right water temperature. Depending on the type of fish you are keep, you might not need this, but it is always a good idea to have in hand.
EHEIM Jager Aquarium Thermostat Heater 100W ( Pack of ...
Seachem Prime is a widely used water conditioner to make tap water safe for fish.
Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner ...
CaribSea's Eco-Complete is a popular substrate for planted tanks.
CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black
Decorations like Marina caves provide hiding spots and visual appeal to your tank. These are great for those shy fish or new born that needs a spot to relax and get away from danger.
Marina Decor Polyresin Cave, Large
NICREW LED lights are affordable and provide good illumination for fish tanks.
Nicrew ClassicLED Plus Aquarium Light
The API Master Test Kit is a popular choice for testing water parameters. This is a must have for making sure the water is at optimal conditions for your fish
FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT
TetraMin is a well-known brand for fish food, offering nutrition for a variety of fish species.
TetraMin Plus Tropical Flakes, Cleaner and Clearer Water ...
Penn-Plax offers a range of quality fish nets for handling and cleaning your tank.
PENN-PLAX Quick-Net Aquarium Fish Net ...
Python's maintenance system is popular for easy and efficient water changes.
Python No Spill Clean and Fill Aquarium Maintenance ...
Aqueon's gravel cleaner is a reliable tool for substrate cleaning.
Aqueon Aquarium Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner Mini - 5 ...
Hygger's air pump is known for its quiet operation and reliable performance.
hygger Quietest Aquarium Air Pump, Adjustable Oxygen ...
Marina Betta tanks are popular for betta fish and smaller setups. I usually do not recommend anything smaller than a 10 gallons to keep your fish, but for small space they is suitable for betta fish, but if you can upgrade to a 10 or a tleast 5 gallo...
Marina EZ Care Betta Kit, White
Auto or Manual，Your Choice! - This automatic fish feeder for aquarium provide with 3 Smart Interval Mode to choose, for automatically rotate once every 12 hours, 24 hours or 48 hours. Or try an immediate feeding, simply press the MANUAL button to enj...
Petbank Automatic Fish Feeder for Aquarium - Auto Fish Food Dispenser Rechargeable for Fish Tank Vacation Fish Feeder Timer with USB Charger Cable
This is essential if you plan to go on vacation and don't wants to leave the lights on and algae overgrowing in your tank.
BN-LINK 8 Outlet Surge Protector with Mechanical Timer (4 Outlets Timed, 4 Outlets Always On) - White