🧰Accessories for the Swordtail
Swordtail : A good-flow filter, a 100 to 150 W heater, a full lid and a wide net. Around 120 to 200 euros to equip a 100 to 150 L tank.
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.
A net, a gravel siphon and a backup air pump: three accessories under €15 each that save the day.
The guides that apply to you
- 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.