Holiday Gift Ideas
Holiday Gift Ideas for Saltwater Aquarium Hobbyist
With Christmas just around the corner and recession at the same time, we as consumers always try to find the best value at the lowest priced products possible.
So if you haven't had a chance to pick up your gifts, I can help you give an idea on holiday gift list for saltwater aquarium hobbyists and for those who'd like to start in the hobby.
You'll find a list of good holiday gift ideas that anyone in the hobby will surely love and where to get it at a bargain price.
I'll also show you a list of my favorite aquarium products and a couple of my aquarium supplies wish list.
Our Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas
(1) Desktop Aquariums - The perfect gift
This is my #1 recommendation on our list of holiday gift ideas.
"Deck your halls with a bright, dazzling new aquarium. Brighten your holiday season (and the rest of the year) with a fun, attractive, educational aquarium.
Whether you know aquarium veterans looking to expand their collection, or "first-timers," a small home or office aquarium is a great gift that brings much-needed color, relaxation, and fun." (from Drs Fosters and Smith)
Find the perfect nano cube aquarium for ever saltwater aquarium hobbyists.
Compare desktop aquarium prices here or click the image on the right.
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(2) Aquarium Stands
A sturdy stand that is capable of supporting the weight of a filled aquarium.
And with the variety of products available in the market nowadays, it's sometimes quite a challenge to pick with is the best and right one.
There are now new generation of aquarium stands that are designed to offer hobbyists both aesthetic and practical benefits.
See our selections and compare prices on aquarium stands here or or click the image on the right.
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(3) Protein Skimmers
Protein skimmer can greatly improve the quality of your water, reduce nitrate buildup, help prevent aggressive algae growth, and improve water clarity to enhance light penetration for a brighter, cleaner, and clearer aquarium.
There are tons of aquarium stores on and off the internet where you can get protein skimmers.
If you're looking for the best bargains online items, only a handful of online stores are really worth your time and effort.
See our selections and compare prices on protein skimmers here or or click the image on the right.
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(4) Reverse Osmosis Units
RO units filter out up to 99% of the total dissolved solids (TDS) found in tap water.
Filtering TDS will result in a water that is free of minerals and other contaminants which is most effective in helping create ideal water conditions in your aquarium.
Check out the related articles below about reverse osmosis units to find out if you really need one and how it works.
See our selections and compare prices on reverse osmosis.
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(5) Aquarium Heaters
There are a lot of saltwater aquarium heaters available in the market for home aquariums. This is another one of our great holiday gift ideas for saltwater hobbyists.
Others, of course are better. But the popular ones work off the same principles and also have parts in common.
See our selections and compare prices on aquarium heaters.
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(6) Aquarium Wavemakers
Aquarium Water movement is crucial to your saltwater aquarium. Your fish and corals and other reef inhabitants are used to constant water movement.
"If you have a reef aquarium, and have been treating your corals with a constant, steady water flow (like that of a river), try incorporating a wavemaker into your system, and watch the improvement in your coral growth and expansion." (Drs Foster and Smith)
See our selections and compare prices on aquarium wave makers.
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(7) Aquarium Water Test Kits
Aquarium Water movement is crucial to your saltwater aquarium. Your fish and corals and other reef inhabitants are used to constant water movement.
"If you have a reef aquarium, and have been treating your corals with a constant, steady water flow (like that of a river), try incorporating a wavemaker into your system, and watch the improvement in your coral growth and expansion." (Drs Foster and Smith)
See our selections and compare prices on aquarium water test kits.
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(8) Substrate and Live Sand
Determining how much substrate to buy for your new aquarium depends on the size and shape of your tank, as well as the depth of the substrate bed you wish to achieve.
See our selections and compare prices on aquarium substrate and live sand.
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(9) Salt Mix
There is a number of salt mixes out there. And many people have used a variety of them with great success.
Aquarium Salt Mix lands on our 9th place of holiday gift ideas.
See our selections and compare prices on aquarium salt mix.
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(10) Aquarium Filters
Filtration means cleaning and purification of saltwater in your aquarium.
"Today's aquarium filters offer a wide variety of options to keep your aquarium water clean and healthy.
When choosing filtration, base your decision on the size of your aquarium, as well as number of fish you hope to keep.
To achieve the absolute best water conditions, you may need to use more than one type of filter." (Drs Foster and Smith)
See our selections and compare prices on aquarium filters.
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