[Aquarium Depot](http://www.aquariumdepot.com/), the popular and still growing seller of marine life, is ranking continuously higher than the competition all throughout the United States due to their superb quality, impressive customer service and wide variety selection of anything a fish lover or hobbyist would need.
According to a survey conducted in 2010 and a [recent blog post](http://betterthancrabs.com/aquarium-depot-continues-to-lead-the-business-in-marine-life/), the idea of keeping fish in the home as pets or as a hobby to appease the interests of a fish keeper has grown steadily within the past 14 years and even more so since the mid 70s and early 1980s. The idea of keeping fish in a safe, controlled home environment came to life roughly around 1974 in an attempt to rescue fish from an increasingly polluted world that is their natural habitat.
The sentiment extends to customers as well. Texas aquarium hobbyist Michele Frazier stated, "I love Aquarium Depot. Their customer service is top notch, they have been rock solid. There are a lot of places to order online, but it's not like buying a car. I know a car is going to be the same no matter which seller. Fish are not the same. Corals are not the same. I love their WYSIWYG feature as well. Knowing exactly what animal I'm getting is nice to know ahead of time." According to Michele Frazier she has been keeping fish for about 12 years.
Aquarium Depot understands the desires, concerns and questions of their customers, especially those who are new to the concept of maintaining multiple lives in a controlled marine environment. We remember being new to the lifestyle of keeping fish at home. In fact, it was the driving factor for what brought Aquarium Depot into existence, said Aquarium Depot CEO. The resources we had to choose from before Aquarium Depot were incredibly limited which was frustrating, he continued.
When maintaining an aquarium, there are a few things people who desire to pursue this lifestyle need to understand. Learning the machinery of the aquarium to help keep the aquarium clean should the first thing on a todo list involving an aquarium. Keeping the aquarium clean is a top priority and it will become a chore to ensure every wall of the aquarium is spotless. Thankfully, there are a few things that will help out so one doesn't have to do it all alone, which can be found on the Aquarium Depot website. Filters are an absolute must along with the water pumps. For more help, adding in a few snails, shrimp and algae eating fish are great ways to help keep an aquarium looking crystal clear.
