HTX Aquatics

05/07/2020

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26/06/2020

Mamma Blue Velvet shrimp showing off for ! 💙

14/06/2020

Another view of the 45U. Anyone want to help me plant it? 🤗

I thought I could use as an opportunity to reach out and see if anyone had spare plants or trimmings they’d like to see go in this tank. I don’t have any plants to swap, but I have a few other options to choose from!

Comment or DM me if you’re interested 🌱

13/06/2020

Odin showing off his scales for 💙

12/06/2020

Delilah loves her brine shrimp 🦐💕

12/06/2020

Finishing up hardscaping the 45U... what did you guys think? 🏔

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12/06/2020

Not sure if I’m too late, but I thought I would share a picture of Frank catching some Zzz’s for the challenge! He’s so sleepy he doesn’t even notice the yummy brine shrimp floating above him 😴

12/06/2020

Harsdcaping the 45U with my daily dose of Topo Chico for !

Update pictures of this tank coming soon 🌱🏔

10/06/2020

One of my first aquariums I ever set up was this little 5.5 gallon for Delilah. Back when I thought guppy grass was cool 😅.

And please don’t judge me for telling you Delilah is still in that tank 🙃 One day Delilah... One day!

09/06/2020

Admiring my empty 45U for ! Even though there’s nothing in it yet, I always enjoy a blank canvas 💎 More updates to come soon! 🏔🌱

09/06/2020

Pepe begging me for more brine shrimp in his debut 📸 Love this little guy ❤️

01/06/2020

Frank’s close ups for 📸

Sorry for the poor quality, my camera’s not the best 😅

31/05/2020

Odin posing for the camera 📸💖

27/05/2020

Amazing 700+ gallon Angelfish tank designed by ! One of my close friends had two aquariums built by ADG (one being the Angel tank) and they’re both phenomenal. The picture doesn’t even do it justice! Top notch hardscaping for sure👌🏼

26/05/2020

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25/05/2020

Shoutout to for sending me some merch!

24/05/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately affected so many across the globe, from people to businesses to entire economies. So how has this impacted past-times like the aquarium hobby? Read this blog post to find out. Visit the link in the HTXA bio to find out more!

20/05/2020

Wondering what this little creature is? It’s a rare Blue Dragon Sea Slug found on South Padre Beach in Texas! Read the new HTX Aquatics blog post to find out more about these guys. Visit the link in my bio for more info!

18/05/2020

Frank the koi betta ready to eat 🍽

17/05/2020

Bloody Mary mamma shrimp fanning her eggs 🦐 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So sorry for my temporary absence on social media and the HTXA blog. As you all know, these times have been pretty crazy and I haven’t been able to write as much over the past couple of weeks. Fortunately, I’m back to my normal schedule and I’ll be posting THREE blog articles this week to make up for lost time! Check back tomorrow for more info 🐟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

08/05/2020

FOTW: Meet my four baby German Blue Rams! GBRs are some of the coolest fish I’ve ever kept, and by far one of my favorite . Definitely a fanatic 🐟💚

06/05/2020

Check out these beautiful live plants I got from ! Some Anubias nana and Java Fern varietals. Can’t wait to figure out what I’m going to do with them 😁

02/05/2020

Drum roll please... The winners of the have finally been chosen! Congratulations to for winning the Eheim Classic 250 Canister Filter, and .fish.ticated for winning the New Tank Starter Packages!!! I want to give a special thanks to all of those who participated in the Giveaway, I wish all of you could win! But don’t worry, there will be more soon. 😊

01/05/2020

FOTW: The fish I’ve chosen for this week’s FOTW is one of my super red betta males. He loves to follow anyone who walks by and beg for his brine shrimp and blood worms. 🦐🐛 He doesn’t have a name yet... any ideas? Leave me some names in the comments! *He’s in a temporary divided tank while I’m doing work on his aquarium, so don’t worry, he’s not normally in that small of a space!*

30/04/2020

As many of you know, HTX Aquatics has decided to add 3 MORE prizes to the Eheim Classic 250 Canister Filter Giveaway! Aside from the winner of the Eheim Filter, 3 more entrants will receive a New Tank Starter Package with Florinbacter + FaStart-F! Each package includes (1) 125 mL bottle of Florinbacter and (1) 125 mL bottle of FaStart-F. These products have been a great asset to me and I hope that they can help you set up and maintain your tanks as well! The Giveaway closes on Friday, May 1st at 5:00 PM (CST), so make sure to get your entries in as soon as possible! For more information about the Giveaway, visit www.htxaquatics.com and click on the Giveaway post. Good luck everyone!

29/04/2020

Blog Post Of The Week: Ich Guide. Ich, or White Spot Disease, is one of the most common fish diseases in the aquarium hobby. Have an Ich problem of your own? Read this guide to find out everything you need to know about Ich, how to get rid of it, and how to prevent it from coming back! Visit www.htxaquatics.com/blog/ich to read.

27/04/2020

Product Feature: Brightwell Aquatics FlorinBacter + FaStart-F! If you need to cycle a new freshwater tank quickly or supplement your existing beneficial bacterial colonies, these two products are a great way to get it done. I’ve been using them on all of my tanks for months with no complaints. They cycle my new aquariums in no time and keep my existing bacterial colonies healthy and strong! The FlorinBacter contains nitrifying bacteria to break down waste, and the FaStart-F provides critical nutrients to the bacteria allowing them to quickly develop a large and established colony. I highly recommend adding these products to your personal inventory 👍🏼

27/04/2020

GIVEAWAY EXPANSION! Out of appreciation for those who are participating in the HTX Aquatics Eheim Canister Filter , I’m offering 3 more prizes to give more people a chance to win! Wondering what the 3 new prizes will be? Check our Instagram on Wednesday to find out! The winners will be announced on Friday, May 1st, so make sure to get your entries in before the giveaway closes! To find out more information about this giveaway and how to enter, visit www.htxaquatics.com and click on the Giveaway post. Thank you and good luck to all of those who have entered!🐠

24/04/2020

FOTW: The fish I’ve chosen this week is one of my awesome Denison Barbs. He’s been living happily in my 110 gallon community tank with my other for over 6 years! I’ve loved having my Denison Barbs and thought it would be perfect to showcase one in this weeks FOTW.

22/04/2020

Blog Post Of The Week: Betta Fish Care Guide! Thinking about getting a Betta fish or already have one of your own? Check out this comprehensive guide on how to keep your Betta happy and healthy! 🐠💙 To read, visit www.htxaquatics.com/blog/betta-fish-care-guide.

22/04/2020

21/04/2020

Delilah showing off for one of my baby 😎🐠

17/04/2020

HTX Aquatics is happy to announce that we are giving away an Eheim Classic 250 Canister Filter for FREE! All you have to do to enter is share this post and follow us on Facebook. To have an even better chance to win, you can gain a second entry by liking our Giveaway Post on Instagram and following us there too! The Giveaway will close on May 1st, 2020, so make sure to enter before it ends! Visit www.htxaquatics.com and click on our Giveaway post for more details.

16/04/2020

Double Blog Post Week: Algae Control - How To Get Rid Of Algae And Prevent It From Growing. Have an algae outbreak in your tank? Find out everything you need to know about algae, how to get rid of it, and how to prevent it from growing in this comprehensive guide. Visit www.htxaquatics.com/blog/algae-control to read!

16/04/2020

FOTW: Meet Azul, one of my beautiful Electric Blue Acara Cichlids! Azul is about 5 months old and loves to swim around with his friends in his 110 gallon community tank. *If you’ve seen my previous post about my new breeding tank, here’s a little hint!*

15/04/2020

Got my Golden Mystery Snails (Pomacea bridgesii) in today from Aquatic Arts! They all came in great condition and have already become perfect tank mates with my . Aquatic Arts even threw in 2 extra snails, I couldn’t be more pleased!

14/04/2020

Blog Post Of The Week: How To Automate Your Aquarium Lighting With Smart Plugs. Find out how to fully automate your tank lighting with these Wi-Fi smart plugs in just minutes. Have control over your aquarium lights through an app that you can switch on and off from anywhere! Click this link to read: www.htxaquatics.com/blog/automating-your-tank-lighting

13/04/2020

New breeding tank... What could it possibly be for? 🤔Check back later this week to find out!

09/04/2020

*NEW* Fish Of The Week! Meet Odin, one of my first bettas who inspired me to create HTX Aquatics. Odin is a 6 month old nemo koi betta who loves to greet anyone walking by with his stunning colors 💙🧡❤️ Check back every Thursday to see our featured FOTW and find out a little bit about who they are!

07/04/2020

Blog post of the week: 4 Ways To Speed Up Your Freshwater Aquarium Cycle. Need to cycle your aquarium but don’t want to wait months? Well, you’re in luck! Find out the best methods to cycle your tank quickly and safely. www.htxaquatics.com/blog/how-to-quickly-and-safely-cycle-your-tank