10 Best Aquarium Gifts

Updated on: September 2023

Best Aquarium Gifts in 2023


Lightahead LED Fantasy Jellyfish Lamp Round with 5 Color Changing Light Effects. A Sensory Synthetic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp. Ideal Gift (Large)

Lightahead LED Fantasy Jellyfish Lamp Round with 5 Color Changing Light Effects. A Sensory Synthetic Jelly Fish Tank Aquarium Mood Lamp. Ideal Gift (Large)
BESTSELLER NO. 1 in 2023

Aquarium shirt | The addiction

Aquarium shirt | The addiction
BESTSELLER NO. 2 in 2023
  • The addiction process of aquarium lover. Aquarium lovers gift ideas.
  • If you have been looking for funny aquarium t shirts you just found the right tee for aquarium lovers. This tshirt is perfect gift for aquarium fans.
  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Gifts for Kids Men Women Dad Mom Electric Jellyfish Night Light Home Office Room Desk Decor Lamp for Christmas Thanks Giving Holiday Birthday

Gifts for Kids Men Women Dad Mom Electric Jellyfish Night Light Home Office Room Desk Decor Lamp for Christmas Thanks Giving Holiday Birthday
BESTSELLER NO. 3 in 2023
  • An ocean on your desk: The underwater grace of marine life is a universally soothing sight, and the Jellyfish Lamp beautifully captures that calming presence. The realistic faux jellyfish float on a small water current produced by a motor inside the lamp, creates the perfect soothing ambience, realistic tranquil motion. They are great for using in any environment where you need to take a few minutes out of your day to clear your head and relax.
  • Pet without the mess: A simpler aquarium Keeping live jellyfish requires space, time, and constant care. The Jellyfish Lamp replicates the colorful serenity of an aquarium without the hassle of caring for a living creature. simply fill the aquarium with water, and drop in the jellyfish. With no routine maintenance to worry about, all that’s left to do is turn it on to enjoy the colorful underwater dance.
  • Thanks to CALOVER's latest dynamic technology, UL listed adapter is include, the lamp’s motor operates with a nearly-imperceptible whirl, in order to satisfy the requirements quite on working or sleeping. you can fix color by press key " light" without worry about losing remote/ 4 hours automatic shut-off function
  • Best gift for her or him: Good as night light lamp, party light, living room light, Especially ideal as holiday gift, Christmas gift, birthday present, housewarming gift for family and friends
  • ONE YEAR WARRANTY FOR COMPLETE PEACE OF MIND: We created our new product totally from scratch, designing every part in our own factory。That's why we are so confident you'll love our jellyfish aquarium that we're willing to offer a 1 years warranty. Please check if the tank leak before you using and if your LED jellyfish tank isn't functioning, please email us, we will response to you within 10 hours

Multiple Tank Syndrome Funny tshirt gift Aquarium Lovers

Multiple Tank Syndrome Funny tshirt gift Aquarium Lovers
BESTSELLER NO. 4 in 2023
  • This is the perfect shirt gift idea to your friend, family member, brother,sister,grandparent, or anyone who loves caring for fish in their aquarium. This shirt will make everyone at the pet store laugh as you buy more cichlid,tetra,betta,or guppy fish.
  • You know you suffer from multiple tank syndrome when you buy new fish all time time and have no aquariums left!
  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Penn-Plax Officially Licensed Nickelodeon SpongeBob Aquarium Ornament – SpongeBob’s Pineapple House - Perfect for Fish to Swim In and Around - Full Color 6" Decoration

Penn-Plax Officially Licensed Nickelodeon SpongeBob Aquarium Ornament – SpongeBob’s Pineapple House - Perfect for Fish to Swim In and Around - Full Color 6
BESTSELLER NO. 5 in 2023
  • OFFICIALLY LICENSED: This ornament is great for anyone who loves the hit Nickelodeon show, SpongeBob! Enjoy the magical world of Bikini Bottom within your fish tank. Great way to help teach a child about pets.
  • MADE OF SAFE AND DURABLE RESIN: Ornament is inspected with your fish’s safety in mind, and is safe for freshwater and saltwater aquariums. The ornament has a sturdy base: you don’t need to worry about it floating around once you place it underwater.
  • MEASUREMENTS OF SPONGE BOB’S HOUSE: The ornament measures approximately 5 inches tall, so it will fit easily in almost any home fish tank. It is designed to be the perfect accent to any aquarium regardless of the size. Get creative! You can use this product as a centerpiece, cake topper, or paperweight for fans of the show.
  • SUPER SIMPLE TO CLEAN: Simply wipe down and rinse off the ornament with warm water when you are cleaning out your tank. Never use soap, as the residual soap particles can harm your fish.
  • BRING THE WORLD OF SPONGEBOB HOME: Perfect for adults and children! This fun aquarium decoration will add magic instantly to your tank! Most small and medium fish can fit inside, allowing them to swim in and around it. This helps reduce fish boredom!
  • MEASUREMENTS: SpongeBob’s Pineapple House measures approximately 6” (H) x 3” (Dia). It will fit easily in almost any fish tank sitting at home. It’s designed to be the perfect accent to any aquarium, regardless of size. Get creative!

Beta, Blowfish, Lion Fish, Clown Fish Upcycled Dictionary Art - Set of 4 8 x 10 Unframed Prints - Unique Gift for Ocean and Aquarium Lovers - Beach House, Lake House Wall Decor

Beta, Blowfish, Lion Fish, Clown Fish Upcycled Dictionary Art - Set of 4 8 x 10 Unframed Prints - Unique Gift for Ocean and Aquarium Lovers - Beach House, Lake House Wall Decor
BESTSELLER NO. 6 in 2023

Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food, Mini Aquaponic Ecosystem (Great Gardening Gift & Family Project)

Water Garden, Self-Cleaning Fish Tank That Grows Food, Mini Aquaponic Ecosystem (Great Gardening Gift & Family Project)
BESTSELLER NO. 7 in 2023
  • Mini home ecosystem: the water garden is a self-cleaning fish Tank Aquarium that grows organic microgreens on top! This tank is a scaled-down hydroponics system - The fish waste fertilizes the plants & the plants clean the water. Use greens in smoothies or salads.
  • Great gift: This kit has been ranked among top holiday gifts, gardening gifts, teachers gifts & unique gifts. It comes ready to gift in beautiful packaging & will be sure to be the gift of the year. Go ahead & treat yourself or a loved one Today!
  • Everything included: just pick out your new finned friend (fish coupon included) and you'll be growing in no time! Harvest organic microgreens from your aquarium in just 10 days. A great gift for kids, teachers, foodies & gardening Lovers - no green thumb needed!
  • Made in the USA & 100% Guaranteed to grow: all Back to the Roots indoor gardening kits are backed by this promise – if your kit doesn't grow as described, we'll replace it free of charge or provide a 100% refund. Refill kits are also available.
  • Experience the magic of aquaponics: what began as a curiosity for urban farming has turned into a passion to reconnect families to food through our indoor gardening kits. Join us on our mission to help everyone experience the magic of growing their own food!

Aquarium Addiction T-Shirt

Aquarium Addiction T-Shirt
BESTSELLER NO. 8 in 2023
  • The bigger the better in fish keeping! This funny aquarium fish lover shirt shows the addiction process of every aquarium lover, hobby aquarist, fish keeper or fish breeder. It doesn't matter if you have a coral saltwater aquarium or freshwater aquarium.
  • Fish lovers gift for aquarium lovers and aquarium fans. Also good to wear during aquarium cleaning.
  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

NaCraftTH Siamese Fighting Betta Fish Handmade Figurines Glass Blown Artwork Clear Gold Home Decorations Birthday Gifts (Betta Fish)

NaCraftTH Siamese Fighting Betta Fish Handmade Figurines Glass Blown Artwork Clear Gold Home Decorations Birthday Gifts (Betta Fish)
BESTSELLER NO. 9 in 2023
  • Siamese Fighting Fish or Betta Fish : A Unique Handicraft Glass Blow Artwork from NaCraftTH.
  • Material : Glass - Size : 3" (W) x 4.5" (L) x 3" (H)
  • Made with high quality glass and outstanding detail as you can see in picture.
  • Perfect to place almost anywhere. Great decorations item for bedroom, living room, office or Aquarium Fish tank
  • Made by professional craftsman from Thailand. Can be use as a special gift for your special person.

Funny Aquarist Aquarium Technologist Evolution Aquarium T-Shirt

Funny Aquarist Aquarium Technologist Evolution Aquarium T-Shirt
BESTSELLER NO. 10 in 2023
  • Our Funny Aquarist Aquarium Technologist Evolution Aquarium Men Women Youth Design is perfect for aquarist, aquarium technician or fish lover. And, it's also a great Birthday or Christmas present for marine biologist.
  • People who love marine life, fish and aquarium will love this design. An ideal gift idea for marine animal lover or aquarium tech, and a great surprise for any special occasion. This is a sure hit for Men, Women or Kids.
  • Lightweight, Classic fit, Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem

Penguin Tetra Fact Sheet

The two species of "Penguin Tetra" are both excellent tropical aquarium fish.

The "Penguin Tetra" is actually two related species, "Thayeria boehlkei" and "Thayeria obliqua". The easily seen differences between these species are quite small. Both species have a tendency to swim in a tail down position, but this is more pronounced in Thayeria obliqua. Thayeria obliqua has a shorter black line than Thayeria boehlkei, and Thayeria obliqua grows a little bigger although these are both small fish. The species most often available in aquarium shops is Thayeria boehlkei. Some people prefer to keep the name "Penguin Tetra" for Thayeria obliqua and call Thayeria boehlkei the "False Penguin Tetra". There are several other common names for this fish, some of them, like "Penguinfish", Penguin Fish", etc are also based on its perceived resemblance to a penguin, while others like "Short Striped Thayeria" do not. In Australia, it is often sold as a "Hockey Stick Tetra". Certainly the shape of the prominent black line is reminiscent of the shape of a hockey stick.

Thayeria boehlkei grows to about one and a half inches (4cm) long while Thayeria obliqua can get a little bit bigger. They come from the Amazon River and its tributaries in Brazil and Peru, preferring slow moving stretches with a lot of plants.

Water conditions

The Penguin Tetra is a tropical fish. 24̊ C (75̊ F) is a suitable temperature to set your thermostat. The water they are used to in the wild is soft and acid, but in captivity they will adjust to neutral pH and some hardness.

The penguin Tetra does better in clean water and care needs to be taken with the water quality. They are sensitive to Ammonia, Nitrite and excessive concentrations of Nitrate.

Food

Like many tetras, the Penguin Tetra is an easily fed omnivore. It will eat all normal aquarium foods, but will enjoy some live food like mosquito larvae and Daphnia. Frozen foods, including frozen blood worms are also appreciated.

Companions

The Penguin Tetra is a peaceful schooling fish. I suggest a minimum of four, and preferable more be kept together. They can be kept with most small, reasonable peaceful fish, including: Red EyeTetras, Neon Tetras, Cardinal Tetras, Silvertip Tetras, Gold Barbs, Cherry Barbs, PristellaTetras, Rummy Nose Tetras , Harlequin Rasboras, Scissortail Rasboras, Lemon Tetras, Emperor Tetras, Head and Tail Light Tetras, Glass Bloodfin Tetras, Swordtails, Platies, Mollies, Zebra Danios, Glowlight Tetras, White Cloud Mountain Minnows, Black Widow Tetras, Rosy Barbs, Tiger Barbs, Paraguay Tetras, Buenos Aires Tetras and Colombian Tetras, as well as the Corydoras catfish like the Peppered Catfish.

A school of Penguin Tetras can usually even be kept with slow long finned fish like Siamese Fighting Fish, Guppies and Endlers Guppies.

Sexing

There is not much difference between the sexes of the Penguin Tetra, but when in breeding condition, the females get a rounder belly.

Breeding

Thayeria boehlkei is the Penguin Tetra most likely to be available in shops and this fish is reasonably easy to breed. I suggest a water level lowered to about 6 inches (15cm) acidic and very soft water with a temperature of about 27̊ C (81̊ F). There should be fine leaved, bushy plants in the breeding tank.

The Penguin Tetra is a prolific breeder in the sense of producing a lot of eggs. A female of this little fish with a very well rounded belly can produce as many as 3000 eggs. These are very small. The male produces a large amount of sperm to try to fertilize all these eggs, and this can contribute to fouling the water. Partial water changes are recommended to maintain the high quality of water that the fry need. The addition of an aquarium fungicide is recommended to help protect the eggs from fungus early on.

The eggs should hatch in as little as 12-18 hours. The babies are very small, and need protozoa (infusoria) at first.

Pest Fish

Although the Penguin Tetra is a delight in an aquarium, as with all pets, do not allow them to get into ecosystems they are not native to.

Aquarist are frequently blamed for this, and there is no doubt that there are cases of accidental, or deliberate, release of fish by aquarists, but my own research suggests that the worst culprits for this historically have been governments and their departments. See Ecological Disasters for some examples.

Fishermen are also not totally blameless; see Lake Eacham Rainbowfish Fact Sheet to see how a species became "extinct" through the introduction of fish from other ecosystems.

Sources

I am grateful to the following sources of information: Data Base, Aqua World, Fish Profiles.com, Munga Bay, Aquatic Community, Badman's Tropical Fish and Live aquaria.com.

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