A gravel vacuum is essential equipment for any aquarium, regardless of your experience level. Even well-balanced biological systems require occasional substrate cleaning. The device allows you to remove organic debris from the substrate surface or perform deep cleaning when necessary.
Do you need a filter in your aquarium? This question crosses every beginner’s mind when setting up their first tank. Despite seeming straightforward, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Pet stores will likely insist filtration is mandatory, but in my experience, numerous situations exist where you can successfully maintain a healthy aquarium without one.
Artificial aquarium soil is a relatively recent development. It is still rarely used. However, for the realization of some ideas without it can not do without it. If you decide to decorate the interior of your apartment with the help of an aquarium, then the home pond, copying natural biotopes is not the only possible design solution. In a room decorated in avant-garde style, the same avant-garde aquarium will look more harmoniously. When creating such an unusual body of water, you will first of all need artificial soil.