It’s that time of year again! With festive decorations popping up everywhere, most of us start thinking about what to get our friends and family for the holidays. If you're obsessed with aquariums but your loved ones know nothing about fish, here’s our official holiday gift guide to help them become the best Santa ever!

Sponge filters are one of the most popular filters used in fish stores, fish rooms, and breeding tanks because they’re so reliable and easy to use. But beginners often have many questions on how they work, how to set one up, and how to keep them clean. Check out our step-by-step instructions to help you get started with your first sponge filter.

One of the most common questions we get is, “Does my aquarium need a heater?” Most freshwater pet fish are cold-blooded animals that prefer 78-80°F water temperatures to help regulate their body temperature. So, if you usually keep your home cooler than that, then the answer is yes.