How do I make my air pump quieter?If you bought an air pump from the pet store, most likely it’s a diaphragm air pump, which uses a diaphragm that rapidly vibrates back and forth to suck in air from its surroundings and then push that air into your fish tank. This vibration unfortunately can become quite noisy over time. Try these solutions to make it quieter: Place a small towel, block of foam, or other soft material under the air pump to cushion the vibrations. Make sure the air pump (and its cushion) is resting on a solid...
How to install an aquarium air pumpAn air pump is responsible for sucking in air from outside of the fish tank and pumping it into a submerged aquarium apparatus. Therefore, you need a few air pump accessories to guide the air flow in the right direction and at the right pressure. For most beginners, we recommend getting a roll of airline tubing and check valve to get started. Use airline tubing to connect the air pump outside of the aquarium to the aquarium device (e.g., sponge filter, fish tank decoration, etc.) inside the...
Do I need an air pump for my aquarium?An air pump is a mechanical device that sits outside of the fish tank and uses electricity (either from a wall outlet or battery power) to pump air into the aquarium. The air travels from the air pump to the fish tank decoration or device, creating bubbles that float to the surface and pop. You only need an air pump if you are using an aquarium device, such as: Air stone Aquarium bubbler Sponge filter Undergravel filter Corner box filter Moving bed filter Fish tank decoration or ornament Bre...
How do I clean up the "dirt" at the bottom of my aquarium?If you see a brown or black, dirt-like substance collecting in your fish tank gravel or sand, most likely it is mulm (also known as detritus or debris). When organic material – like fish poop, leftover fish food, and plant leaves – decompose in the aquarium, it turns into mulm, which is very similar to the compost you use in gardens. Mulm may look dirty, but it's full of nutrients that are extremely beneficial for aquarium plants. Read our full article on mulm to find out how to remove or...
Where is the Aquarium Co-Op forum?You can access the C.A.R.E. forum at forum.aquariumcoop.com. Create an account so that you can start new topics, post pictures, and answer questions from other fish keepers. Also, please review the guidelines to make sure we keep this forum a welcoming place for all aquarium hobbyists.
Does Aquarium Co-Op sell wholesale?At Aquarium Co-Op, we started with a small fish store in Edmonds, Washington, grew an online sales business through our social media platforms, and now offer wholesale aquarium products to local fish stores all around the United States. This wholesale sector of our business is called the Aquarium Co-Op Retail Partner Program (RPP). What kind of products does Aquarium Co-Op sell wholesale? We offer Aquarium Co-Op-branded fishkeeping and planted tank products that were personally developed and ...
pH In Your AquariumWe generally like to run all of our tanks at a pH of 7.0 to 7.8. If you don't have this range, it doesn't mean it can't work for your fish. It's just a great range to be in if your tap water is already there. We recommend not modifying it if you're already in this range. If you are below this range, we use 1 pound of crushed coral sprinkled into the gravel for each 10 gallons of water to raise the pH slowly over time. This needs to be replaced from time to time, typically ...
Out of Stock - when will it return?Having products available when you want to order them is our number one priority. We work tirelessly with our vendors to keep all the products we offer in-stock. Unfortunately, disruptions in the supply chain occur and impact our ability to keep certain items in-stock. When an item is out-of-stock, customers naturally want to know when it will be available for purchase again and reach out Aquarium Co-Op Customer Service. Providing estimated restock dates are not possible for Aquarium Co-Op as...
What are Aquarium Co-Op's contact details?Need Advice? Join our Facebook group or the online forum to get advice and answers to your questions from our staff and like-minded enthusiasts. Come Visit Us! Retail store hours are Monday to Friday from 11AM - 7PM and Saturday to Sunday from 10AM - 7PM Retail Store Info: 9661 Firdale Ave, Edmonds WA 98020 Need Further Help? If you are having issues with your shipping, please use the inquiry form or send us an email to shipping@aquariumcoop.com
Live Stream ChatWe often get asked, "How do I chat with Cory on the live streams, and when do the live streams happen live?" We live stream every week when Cory is in town. You can click here to see all the videos and upcoming live streams. To chat with Cory and everyone else, open the video while it is live on a device that supports chat. Not all devices do, but all computers and laptops will, most phones etc. There will be a chat box that you can open up. From there, you can type 1 message every 60...
How can I write a review about a product?To write a review of a product that you have purchased from us is very easy to do. Firstly please go to the product page of the product you would like to review. You will see some stars underneath the title of the product, click or tap these stars and there the website will take you to the reviews section. Once there, clicking or tapping a button which says 'Write a review', will open out a new form where you will be able to enter in your details, your star rating and your review. At...
Who do we buy from?We don't disclose our vendors. This helps us remain competitive. Also for individual stores, proximity to vendors, water parameters etc all play a part in which wholesalers will make sense for you to be purchasing from. Our best advice is to attend shows, and always be seeking other suppliers and constantly track your pricing so that you may improve it over time. No one starts with great pricing, without proving to the supplier the volume they can move. With time more vendors will approac...
Where can I see reviews of a product?You will be able to find all the reviews of a certain product on each product page. By clicking or tapping on the stars which are located under the product title within the product page, the website will automatically take you down to the reviews section of that product. Once there, you will be able to view all the reviews left by other customers who have purchased that one certain product as well as images they have uploaded.
Do we ship live fish?Unfortunately we don't sell fish online, but we have partnered with Aqua Huna and other vendors that offer discounts through their affiliate programs. See the full list here.
LED Light Guide for Planted AquariumsOne of our most asked questions is "Which LED aquarium light should I get?" See this comprehensive guide to get our recommendations for each tank size.
Returns PolicyOur goal is to provide a fair way to satisfy our customers and not lose money while doing it. We make every effort to fully disclose how our products work and what is to be expected. A damaged product during shipping is an automatic replacement from us. When it comes to a difference of opinion such as: "My fish doesn’t like this food." That we don’t refund for. However, if you decide the light you bought is a bit too green for your liking, provided it is in the original box, within 90...
