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Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team

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The Aquatic Hobbyist editorial team covers freshwater and reef aquarium gear, from filters and heaters to lighting and water test kits. Guides are built from manufacturer specs, tank-size requirements and long-term owner reports, with notes on maintenance effort and running costs so beginners and experienced keepers can plan a stable setup.

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External Koi Pond Pumps: Sizing by Gallons and Head (2026)

External Koi Pond Pumps: Sizing by Gallons and Head (2026)

For a koi pond of 2,000 gallons or more, an external (dry-installed) pump such as...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 23, 2026

Best Aquarium Water Pumps: Powerheads and Flow (2026)

Best Aquarium Water Pumps: Powerheads and Flow (2026)

For most freshwater fish tanks, the best aquarium water pump is a small powerhead such...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 23, 2026

Best Aquarium Heaters for Everyday Use: Reliable Picks 2026

Best Aquarium Heaters for Everyday Use: Reliable Picks 2026

For everyday use, the best aquarium heater is a reliable, adjustable submersible with a thermostat...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 23, 2026

Best Aquarium Heaters for Aquascaping: Slim Picks (2026)

Best Aquarium Heaters for Aquascaping: Slim Picks (2026)

For an aquascape, the best heater is one you cannot see: an inline heater such...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 23, 2026

Best Aquarium Filters Under $25: HOB and Sponge (2026)

Best Aquarium Filters Under $25: HOB and Sponge (2026)

The best budget aquarium filter is usually an Aqueon QuietFlow hang-on-back for tanks of 10...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 23, 2026

Betta Tank Kits Ranked by Gallons, Lid and Flow (2026)

Betta Tank Kits Ranked by Gallons, Lid and Flow (2026)

The best betta tank in 2026 is a heated, filtered tank of at least 5...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 22, 2026

Best Fish Tank Starter Kits for Beginners in 2026

Best Fish Tank Starter Kits for Beginners in 2026

The best fish tank starter kit for most beginners in 2026 is a 15 to...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 22, 2026

Best Fish Foods 2026: Flakes, Pellets and Wafers by Species

Best Fish Foods 2026: Flakes, Pellets and Wafers by Species

The best everyday fish food for a community tank in 2026 is a quality staple...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 22, 2026

Best Aquarium Substrates 2026: Plant Soil, Gravel, Sand

Best Aquarium Substrates 2026: Plant Soil, Gravel, Sand

The best aquarium substrate for most planted freshwater tanks in 2026 is CaribSea Eco-Complete, a...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 22, 2026

Best Aquarium Lights 2026: PAR, Tank Length and Photoperiod

Best Aquarium Lights 2026: PAR, Tank Length and Photoperiod

The best aquarium light for most freshwater planted tanks in 2026 is the Fluval Plant...

Aquatic Hobbyist Editorial Team Oct 22, 2026

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