Saying Goodbye to 2009 and Welcoming 2010

2009 has been a big year for Aquariums Unlimited. We launched a much anticipated new and improved version of the website and greatly expanded our product line up. As a company and as hobbyists we have learned much. We have listened to what our customers want and have used that feedback to increase inventory and add exciting new products. As always we still offer same-day shipping for quick delivery, and a 30-day 100% satisfaction guarantee return policy.

2010 looks to be the best year in our 6 year history as a company. Many new products will be added to our catalog in January and will continue thoughout 2010. Our staff are attending several industry Trade Shows in the spring to bring you the latest hot products and special sales discounts. The website will constantly grow and we will continue to work on improving speed and ease of use. Some of the best site improvements have come from customer feedback, so please let us know how you think we are doing.

In appreciation to our great customers we are having a year-end blowout sale. Get up to 33% off aquariums and furniture. Orders to the lower 48 continental US ship for just $5.79, even overweight and oversize items! Orders over $50 ship for FREE! Alaska, Hawaii and International customers please contact us for discounted shipping rates. Items throughout the store are on sale and we have many new items arriving through the end of the year.

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones from all of us at Aquariums Unlimited! Hope to see you in 2010.

Discovering the Beauty of Planted Tanks

Over the last year, many customers have approached me looking for planted aquarium products. Some we already kept in stock and many others we have added to our inventory due to popular demand. The repeated requests peaked my interest and got me looking deeper into what makes a planted tank. I have always thought planted tanks as beautiful but mostly shrugged them off. After all I had broken up with freshwater tanks sometime back in my early teens and instead turned my focus to the marine side of the hobby.

Recently I was having an all night email conversation with a customer in South America about his new planted discus aquarium. He shared quite a few pictures of the whole set up and it hit me. Why had I never done an aquarium like this myself? It seems many have thought the same thing lately. A planted aquarium typically consumes less electricity than a reef tank. In addition a planted tank is more stable and requires far less maintenance work. A win-win for those of us that never seem to have enough time in the day. Reefers, please don't be mad(I still have two reef tanks and wouldn't replace them). A planted tank is simply a smart choice that many pass over or never give a thought to.

I attended my first meeting of the Atlanta Area Aquarium Association (AAAA) at Emory University this past weekend. Oddly enough the speaker was giving a talk on planted tanks. The presentation was very good, it included basic husbandry for beginners and more advanced topics of lighting, CO2, fertilizing and chemistry for those with some experience. For anyone in the Atlanta area, I recommend checking out one of their monthly meetings.

I invite those of you who may be considering a planted aquarium to join me and the many others taking the jump. As my first planted tank progresses I will add updates and photos to the blog and website. I am available for assistance setting up your new underwater garden or even to just chat about your tank's progress. I regularly exchange emails with clients around the globe to share ideas and advice. Yes, even I am learning quite a bit! Be sure to check out the Planted Dept for one of the best assortments of planted tank products around, with more coming. Aquariums Unlimited strives to be your one source for aquatic plant products. Why not try out your aquatic green thumb?

Welcome to our new Blog!

We are pleased to welcome you to our new blog for Aquariums Unlimited. The blog will consist of helpful information for hobbyists and special savings for our customers. Over time we will regularly add articles and helpful tips from our real world experience, in fact, topics discussed will be from current issues experienced by our customers and staff. Our helpful guides will answer questions from the basic newbie to more advanced topics on keeping sensitive reefs and their inhabitants. We invite you to follow along or ask your own questions (we try to answer all of them).

The Aquariums Unlimited blog will also feature reviews of exciting new products as well as existing popular items. We are constantly expanding our product line up; be one of the first to learn about new products arriving at Aquariums Unlimited. Keep an eye out for specials and sales to be announced, you never know when we might have a weekend blow out or a free shipping promo.

We are very excited about the launch of our blog and look forward to its potential. We hope you are too so be sure to check the blog and website often.

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