Uploaded July 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Guide to an Accessible Aquarium Lighting, Filtration & Tools
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Today we look at ways to make lighting and filtration easier to operate, maintain and access for everyone interested in the hobby. Mike demonstrates how it's possible to do some maintenance on the aquarium from a wheel chair and shows some of the extra challenges faced with limited mobility.
We look for ways to make the aquarium more accessible by first trying to have 3 sides clear around the tank to allow for better access and reach for maintenance. Having room around the tank makes it much easier to maneuver around it and perform chores.
We are still trying to find a solution to make operating the water changing system (Python) a bit easier from a sitting position. It is a bit challenging to reach towards the back of the tank and may not be safe for everyone without having a homemade tool to allow for better reach. We would love to hear suggestions in the comments and appreciate the feedback so far.
When it comes to filtration, HOB filters are a bit challenging to manage at times where a canister or internal filter seems a bit easier to access for maintenance provided you have a hand truck dolly or someone to help move larger canisters. Sumps may also be a solution but we don't have any experience using them ourselves. There is tons of information available on sumps for those that are interested in further researching it.
We also look at lighting. We do not discuss PAR or types of lights to use but we do look at how to make whatever lights you are using easier to manage,without the need to physically access them to turn them on and off. We look at different timer options for lights like simple household timers, to digital timers and we even discuss lights with built in timers. We also look at few different timer systems that use remotes which are also very convenient. Many of these solutions make it easier to manage the operation of any type of aquarium lighting you choose to use.
We look forward to finding new ways to make it easier to manage and access our own fish room and will continue making updates.
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Guide to an Accessible Aquarium Lighting, Filtration & Tools
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Today we look at ways to make lighting and filtration easier to operate, maintain and access for everyone interested in the hobby. Mike demonstrates how it's possible to do some maintenance on the aquarium from a wheel chair and shows some of the extra challenges faced with limited mobility.
We look for ways to make the aquarium more accessible by first trying to have 3 sides clear around the tank to allow for better access and reach for maintenance. Having room around the tank makes it much easier to maneuver around it and perform chores.
We are still trying to find a solution to make operating the water changing system (Python) a bit easier from a sitting position. It is a bit challenging to reach towards the back of the tank and may not be safe for everyone without having a homemade tool to allow for better reach. We would love to hear suggestions in the comments and appreciate the feedback so far.
When it comes to filtration, HOB filters are a bit challenging to manage at times where a canister or internal filter seems a bit easier to access for maintenance provided you have a hand truck dolly or someone to help move larger canisters. Sumps may also be a solution but we don't have any experience using them ourselves. There is tons of information available on sumps for those that are interested in further researching it.
We also look at lighting. We do not discuss PAR or types of lights to use but we do look at how to make whatever lights you are using easier to manage,without the need to physically access them to turn them on and off. We look at different timer options for lights like simple household timers, to digital timers and we even discuss lights with built in timers. We also look at few different timer systems that use remotes which are also very convenient. Many of these solutions make it easier to manage the operation of any type of aquarium lighting you choose to use.
We look forward to finding new ways to make it easier to manage and access our own fish room and will continue making updates.
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Thanks for watching! Don't forget to smash subscribe :)
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