by John Tullock Welcome to Sevenports.com! Our goal: to create a comprehensive online source for information, equipment and supplies for planted tank enthusiasts, from beginner to expert. We hope you will visit our site often. You can use the comment section at the end of each blog post to pose questions, share your experience, or […]
SevenPorts is now introducing hybrid closed cell foam mats composed of rubber and foam composite materials. SevenPorts Hybrid foam mat is recommended for use under all Mr. Aqua rimless aquariums or any flat bottom aquariums. The material composition of the mat offers support strength as well as slight leveling aspects. The use of this mat […]
SevenPorts is adding Up-Aqua Shrimp Sand to our substrate inventory. The Up-Aqua Shrimp Sand is specifically formulated to be mineral rich. Thus providing micro amounts of minerals required to sustain colonies of freshwater shrimps. Up-Aqua Shrimp Sand also contains buffering capabilities, automatically softening water and lowering PH to roughly 6.0 – 6.5. This shrimp specific […]
Having difficulty making a natural rock habitat for your rock dwelling fishes? We are introducing a line of Cichlid Rocks. Stackable ceramic based rock decorations. These decorative pieces are made to replicate the natural look and feel of real stones – without the added weight. There is finally an alternative to loading up aquariums with […]
UV sterilization has been utilized for many years with great benefits for society. It is widely used in the medical industries and water purification industries. The sterilization process is done by the radiation given off of the UV bulb. The radiation coming from the light would scramble the DNA of virtually any organisms thus, it […]
Silicone quality can differ in terms of tensile strength and purpose of use. Silicone can be used to bond many types of material together. However when it comes to aquarium, the bond is on a molecular level – thus providing an extremely strong bond at the seams. Glass is naturally a silicate. When using Silicone […]
Planted Aquarium Substrate Overview Aquarium substrates are incredibly important to the health of your tank. As you do your research on this topic, you’ll find that the subject of aquarium substrates tends to get a bit touchy and controversial in the aquatic community. There has always been different opinions on the importance of substrate, especially in […]