Aquarium Decorations

Spice up your tank with some aquarium decorations! A great way to give your aquarium some personality while providing your fishes with the shelter they need to feel safe, these fish tank decorations are non-toxic and reduce fish stress - you can't lose! We have all the classic decor like shipwrecks and air stone powered action aquarium decorations, as well as some eye-catching new approaches like old west ghost towns and Asian architecture.

Artificial Aquarium Plants

Plastic aquarium plants and silk aquarium plants offer realistic, attractive aquascaping without the hassle of keeping live plants, which fishes can eat or uproot. (AquaVase plants are meant to be eaten!) Artificial aquarium plants can be used to hide air stones or other in-tank equipment; simply secure them in place with your gravel, and easily remove them for cleaning when they get dirty. Create color themes or a natural look, arrange with other ornaments - every fish tank should have at least one of these beauties.

Aquarium Ornaments and Artificial Plants

Aquarium ornaments and artificial aquarium plants are not just fun to look at - an empty tank can cause stress, as fishes like to know they have some place to hide if anything should chase or threaten them. Aquarium ornaments, artificial plants and driftwood can also be used to hide in-tank equipment or airstones. They are cheap and low maintenance, and we offer hundreds of choices for a huge variety of decorating options to reflect your tastes and personality.

Aquarium Testing Equipment

You will need some combination of aquarium testing equipment to make sure conditions in your aquarium stay healthy and stable. Every aquarium needs a thermometer. Saltwater aquariums need a hydrometer or refractometer. And different aquariums need different combinations of test kits to monitor alkalinity, naturally occurring toxins (like ammonia), and vital elements (like oxygen). Make sure you have the appropriate testing equipment for your aquarium.

Aquarium Pest Control & Pest Traps

Aquarium pest control may seem like an odd concept, but aquariums can get infested by organisms that live in newly acquired corals, live rock, even on new fish (which is why you should quarantine everything for a period before introducing it to your main tank - live rock needs to be cured as well). Aquarium pest control products and traps get rid of these invaders before they can cause major damage to your aquarium by depleting resources and causing illness.

Aquarium Putty & Sealants

Keep aquarium sealants around in case a quick repair is needed - a crack in your tank, for example. Use aquarium putty to situate coral fragments on coral mounts or live rock. Or, apply to the base of heavy rocks for no-slip protection against cracks and scrapes. Aquarium putty and sealants have as many uses as you can think of!

Never use a glue, putty or sealant that isn't specified for aquarium use, as they can be toxic.

Aquarium Nets and Brine Shrimp Nets

There's no question about it: if you own an aquarium you must have aquarium nets. Nets are the safe way to move fish - whether introducing new fish, quarantining sick fish, transferring fish to breeders, refugiums or isolation units, or removing fish for in-depth cleaning. We recommend at least 2 aquarium nets so you can reserve one for handling sick fishes, keeping your other nets free from contamination. Remember to clean your nets after using them!

Aquarium Cleaning Supplies

Regular cleaning is critical to successful aquarium-keeping - we recommend a weekly routine including partial (10-20%) water changes, and we have the aquarium cleaning supplies you need to do it right. Gravel gets funky, tanks get scratched and dirty, and algae gets on everything, even ornaments. A dirty aquarium is not just ugly, it leads to fish stress and illness.

Aquarium Hoods and Aquarium Canopies

Aquarium hoods and glass canopies cut down on water evaporation, prevent fishes from jumping out (and things from getting in), and support your lighting fixtures, while providing convenient access for feeding, maintenance and equipment cables. Check out the sections below if you are undecided about which type of cover to use. Both hoods and canopies will give a sleek, finished look - combine with an aquarium stand for ultimate sophistication!

Aquarium Lighting Fixtures

Aquarium lighting fixtures aim to recreate natural lighting conditions in your freshwater or saltwater aquariums. The type and intensity of lighting you need will depend on the kinds of organisms you keep and the depth of your aquarium. We carry the best aquarium lighting fixtures from the top manufacturers; if you're installing in a hood or canopy, make sure they will fit!

Remember that natural conditions mean daylight and night; pick up a lighting timer to ensure that your fish are getting consistent cycles.