Aquatics
Aquariums, water tests, nets, filtration, setup and care.
Where to start
The five questions an aquarium starts from.
Setting up a first aquarium
Start with volume and location: the more water, the steadier the parameters. Then a cabinet rated for the filled tank, a filter, lighting and substrate. For the first weeks the tank runs without fish, until the biology in the filter settles.
Water preparation
Tap water is treated with a conditioner before filling. For soft-water fish, shrimp and marine tanks the water is made on reverse osmosis and salted back to the parameters you need.
Improving filtration
When the water clouds or the parameters swing, the cause is usually filter volume and media rather than pump power. Look at turnover against tank volume, and at what the baskets are filled with.
Planted aquarium
Plants need a nutrient substrate, light of the right spectrum and duration, CO2 and regular fertilizing. Without one of the four, the other three do not work.
Marine aquarium
A marine start begins with osmosis water and salt, live rock and flow. Corals need a different light spectrum, and parameter stability matters more here than in freshwater.
Useful guides
Main categories
From the tank itself to substrate, CO2 and lighting — we cover the full aquascaping direction.
Aquariums
Aquariums, including branded Pet Town Crystalline tanks, backgrounds, cover glasses and discounted models.
Substrates
Neutral and nutrient substrates, soils, underlays, additives and volcanic lava for planted tanks.
Aquarium plants
Live aquarium plants for aquascaping and a balanced ecosystem.
Filtration & equipment
Filters and additional equipment for a stable, well-running aquarium.
Lighting
Aquarium lighting, including backlit backgrounds.
CO2 systems
CO2 systems to support strong plant growth.
Fertilizers & dosing
Fertilizers and dosing equipment for healthy plant nutrition.
Water treatment & osmosis
Pet Town reverse osmosis, conditioners and salts for prepared water.
Driftwood, decorations & stones
Mangrove and azalea root driftwood, stones, lava rock and decorations for natural layouts.
Backgrounds
SEAVIEW poster background rolls, 3D backgrounds and Back to Nature modules for the aquarium back panel.
Food
ArtAkua dry foods — granules, flakes, sticks and wafers for ornamental, pond and bottom-feeding fish — and frozen foods: bloodworm, artemia, daphnia, mysis, krill and more.
Stands & cabinets
Pet Town stands, brackets and metal cabinets sized for your aquarium.
Tools & accessories
Nets, scissors, tweezers, scrapers, siphons, suction cups and other maintenance tools.
Marine range
Pet Town's marine range.
Need advice
Tell us about the tank and the goal — we will match equipment to the volume, the water and its inhabitants, check compatibility and say what is in stock.