Knowledge Base

If you, like so many others out there, have opted to feed your fish frozen bloodworm, then here is a helpful guide that advises not only the necessary steps, but also reasons as to why we recommend this food choice, and the risks that apply when following alternative methods.

Reef One aquariums use multi-stage filtration to ensure the water remains in the best condition, creating and maintaining an environment which is safe for fish and other inhabitants. The unique cartridge based filtration system inside all biOrbs and biUbes has been specifically designed to effectively and safely eliminate the organic waste produced by fish and […]

What Are Bloodworms? Bloodworms are a type of larvae found in freshwater pools and ponds and are typically farmed around the north east coast of America. Bloodworms are a popular food for freshwater fish worldwide and are commonly used as bait for fishing. Almost every fish species will eat wild bloodworm as it is a […]

High protein foods are not recommended for most African Cichlids as they struggle to break them down due largely to the long intestines the fish have. African Cichlids are mainly vegetarian so we recommend spirulina based foods which they can easily digest. One of the foods we stock specifically for African Cichlids are the Vitalis […]

There are many filters presently available on the market that can be used in African Cichlid aquariums. African cichlids grow to a reasonable size and have extremely healthy appetites. Because of this we always recommend an external canister filter. These filters are larger in size than other forms of filtration and can hold a greater […]

At Shirley Aquatics we have tried to make this job as easy as possible by incorporating a simple traffic light system.

Moving your aquarium can be a tricky task. But with planning, care & the proper tools, it can be done with little stress to you & your fish.