Advances in Aquarium Technology
Today's technology have make keeping an aquarium easier than before
The advancements that have been made in the aquarium hobby over the past few
decades, we can see how technology has improved the simplicity of keeping a
successful aquarium. These advancements are the result of our increasing
knowledge of the requirements of aquatic life, and are reflected in the
improvements in filtration design, lighting, and maintenance supplies.
Filtration
The technology in filtration has improved both in keeping our aquariums free of
contaminants, and in the reduction of the amount of maintenance needed to keep
our aquariums clean. The advancements in filtration that stand out most are in
the biological and chemical processes as well as filter design.
Bio wheels and
wet/dry technology, as well as the different
chemical medias that are available, have made
it easier than ever to keep an aquarium with healthy, stable water conditions.
The improved designs on most filters have made them easier to clean, as well as
significantly reducing maintenance time.
Lighting
The advancements in lighting technology in the past few decades has been
incredible. Our knowledge of the lighting requirements of corals, invertebrates,
and plants has increased dramatically, which has resulted in the development of
many new lighting systems. The biggest improvements in the lighting systems has
been the advent of
electronic ballasts that are more efficient,
operate cooler, and feature much longer bulb life. Along with the ballasts, the
bulbs themselves have evolved. We now have a wide range of spectrums and
intensities to choose from. Because of this, we are able to closely replicate
the lighting that these organisms receive in the wild, making our success in
growing these organisms much greater than in the past.
Maintenance Equipment
The new products that are available for maintaining our aquariums have made the
chore of cleaning our aquariums a much easier task requiring considerably less
time. For example, the
Python siphon hose
has eliminated the need for carrying messy buckets around the house, and makes
changing water a breeze. Cleaning the aquarium glass has never been easier since
the introduction of the
Mag Float algae magnet. Also, with the
Aqua Reminder,
there is no reason for us to forget when it is time to change water or perform
maintenance on the filtration system.
Keeping an aquarium has never been easier thanks to the technological advancements in the products mentioned above, as well as many others. Now more than ever, keeping an aquarium of any type is easy, fun, educational and rewarding - whether you're a beginning aquarist or a seasoned hobbyist.