Spend a few moments and see what some of the best aquascapers created within hours at Aquashella. Do not miss our galleries at these shows each year. Along with Oase and Tropica, we are proud sponsors of this important show. Thank you to Lifegard Aquatics for the lights at the Dallas 2021 show. Three more […]
Thinner and more reliable, this fixture sets a new standard when it comes to plant lighting. In testing, PAR values exceeded all other comparable LED fixtures from Sevenports.
Here at Sevenports, we keep our main focus on planted aquariums and the products that make them possible. One such product that can make or break a planted aquarium is the light fixture. Lighting is such an integral part of your aquarium setup because it provides the means by which all plants produce the food […]
Achieving a beautiful, lush planted aquarium requires selecting the most dependable products. Among the first products hobbyists should consider when setting up a planted aquarium is a suitable growth substrate. Many varieties and brands are available, so which one should you choose? The SevenPorts team takes a look at six of the best substrates available […]
As some of you may know, Mr. Aqua came out with their new planted aquarium LED light and we have begun distributing it. We have been very happy with it and it seems everyone else is as well! Even the people over at AquariumSpeed.com who wrote this review of the Mr. Aqua light and what […]
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 frameless 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 […]
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 […]