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Aquariums•Freshwater•Heaters•Maintenance

Ecoxotic EcoPico: Plants & Parts

Jeff Johnston May 17th, 2011

A week passed after filling my Ecoxotic EcoPico with reverse osmosis water and the tank was still cloudy. I was seriously regretting not rinsing the Seachem Flourite before putting the substrate inside my little tank. My boss hooked me up with some plants and rocks he’d received from members of SCAPE (Southern California Aquatic Plant […]

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Aquariums•Lighting

Ecoxotic EcoPico: Unboxing + LED Upgrade

Jeff Johnston April 20th, 2011

It’s been about 2 years since I’ve had an aquarium of my own. One of the perks of working at MarineDepot.com is that I see aquariums every day. Monday through Friday, at least. But still, it’s not the same. I’ve been plotting my return to the hobby since I got married last May. Since we’re […]

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Aquarium Glossary

The aquarium hobby is full of technical jargon, confusing acronyms and scientific mumbo jumbo. Use our aquarium glossary the next time you find yourself stumbling over aquarium lingo.

Aquarium Calculator

Planning a new aquarium has never been easier. Use our handy calculators to determine how much sand and water you'll need, how to setup a calcium reactor, how much to dose and more.

Aquarium Clubs

Enjoy the perks of aquarium club membership by contacting your local chapter. Trade frags, get discounts on group buys, share knowledge and participate in events and conferences.

Featured Tank

Occasionally we'll highlight one lucky customer's tank as our "Featured Tank." In addition to bragging rights, we hook up the tank's owner with free goodies. Check out their specs and see what they're doing right.

Charts & Diagrams

A picture is worth a thousand words. That is why we created these easy-to-reference charts and diagrams. Discover ideal water parameters and learn how popular aquarium equipment works.

Finding Nemo

The Disney•Pixar films Finding Nemo and Finding Dory have inspired people of all ages to get started in the aquarium hobby. Learning how to take care of the animals in these films is a great way to determine if owning a saltwater tank is right for your family.