When setting up any planted tank, choosing the right plants for your aquarium is an important decision. In the hobby, it has become quite a topic for debate - Is it better to plant submerged or emersed aquatic plants in...
If your freshwater aquarium has been taken over by a thick layer of blueish-green algae, you may be dealing with a cyanobacteria outbreak. There are a wide range of causes behind cyanobacteria (commonly referred to as blue-green algae) such...
What makes a great freshwater fish for a community tank setup? The best fish for community tanks often have shared characteristics. Many of them are naturally peaceful schooling fish that aren't territorial. Popular community tank species often aren't timid or shy...
Live aquatic plants are a great addition to any aquarium, but they can be especially beneficial in aquarium fish breeding. Not only do plants simulate a natural breeding environment for many fish species, but they can also be used to establish safe...
If your aquarium water has suddenly turned the color of pea soup, it means green water has infested your planted tank. This happens due to an unexpected population explosion of tiny floating algae called phytoplankton. Getting rid of green water...
Designing an aquascape that truly emulates nature can be a challenge, but it's one that's well worth the effort. As humans, we tend to prefer order and symmetry, with everything neatly arranged in grids and straight lines. However, when it...
So, what exactly is aquascaping? Aquascaping is the art of arranging plants, rocks, and wood in an aesthetically pleasing manner within a freshwater aquarium. The aquascaper carefully selects a mix of live aquatic plants, rocks, and driftwood to create captivating underwater...
Most of us have made the mistake of impulse buying fish from our local pet store. When we get home, we fill our empty tank with dechlorinated water and immediately introduce our fish. In the following days, our new fish struggle to...
Can cichlids be kept in a planted aquarium? In most cases, usually not. Their preferred water parameters and typical behaviors prevent most aquatic plants from doing well in their aquarium. However, it’s not an impossible task to keep cichlids with...
