🧰Accessories for your fish: useful, not gimmicky

Bowls, outdoor gear, everyday extras: the catch-all category hiding both the best value for money and the most useless gadgets. Our guides put fish accessories through the filter of real-world use.

The key point : A net, a gravel siphon and a backup air pump: three accessories under €15 each that save the day.

Our dedicated guides

• Weekly aquarium maintenance checklist: the gear that changes everything

  The 20-minute weekly aquarium maintenance checklist: gravel vacuum, algae scraper, dedicated bucket… the smart gear and the essential steps.

• Filter media: sponge, ceramic, carbon… which ones actually matter?

  Sponge, ceramic rings, activated carbon, filter floss: what each filter media does, the right order to stack them and when to replace without killing the filter.

• Aquarium lid: stop evaporation (and flying fish)

  An aquarium lid limits evaporation, jumping fish and heat loss. Glass, hood or net: the options, prices and how to top up the water correctly.

• Aquarium lighting duration: the one setting that stops algae

  How many hours of light for an algae-free aquarium? 6 to 8 continuous hours, a timer, the siesta method: the precise settings that make the difference.

• All-in-one aquarium kit or separate components: which to choose as a beginner?

  All-in-one aquarium kit or buying components separately? The kit costs 20 to 30 % less, separate components last longer. Detailed comparison with prices.

• How much does an aquarium cost per month? Electricity, food and consumables

  How much does an aquarium cost per month? Allow 10 to 25 € for a 100-litre tank, electricity included. Item-by-item breakdown: heating, lighting, food, water.

• Second-hand aquarium equipment: what to accept, what to refuse?

  Second-hand aquarium equipment: tank, cabinet and decor are good deals, old heaters and ageing seals are to be refused. The complete checklist before buying.

• Internal or External Filter: How to Choose the Right Aquarium Filtration

  Internal filter, external canister, flow rate, filter media: our complete guide to choosing the right filtration for your aquarium's volume, with real-world prices.

• Aquarium Heaters: What Wattage and Which Thermostat Should You Choose?

  How many watts to heat your aquarium? Our heater and thermostat guide: wattage, placement, safety and prices for a stable water temperature.

• LED Aquarium Lighting: Grow Healthy Plants Without Feeding the Algae

  Lumens, spectrum, photoperiod: how to choose an LED aquarium light that makes your plants thrive without triggering an algae outbreak. Guide and prices.

• Aquarium Air Pumps: Essential or Gimmick? The Truth About Oxygenation

  Does your aquarium really need an air pump? The bubbler's true role, when it genuinely helps, how to choose a model and prices: our oxygenation guide.

Accessories by breed or species

• Goldfish
• Betta
• Guppy
• Neon tetra
• Platy
• Molly
• Swordtail
• Corydoras
• Angelfish
• Discus
• Danio
• Gourami
• Bristlenose pleco
• Killifish
• Cherry shrimp
• Axolotl