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Honest Blogging about Aquarium Keeping.
Freshwater Aquarium Snail

Freshwater Aquarium Snail – 7 to Buy (4 to Avoid)

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Freshwater aquarium snails are common aquarium creatures that sometimes get a pretty bad rap in the hobby. There are pros and cons to keeping these inverts, but usually, there are a whole lot more benefits than drawbacks.

In this article, I’ll help you choose the right types of aquarium snails for your tank, and teach you what you need to know to keep them healthy. If you’re dealing with unwanted snails, you’ll find some great tips here too to help you keep them under control.

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Best 125 Gallon Aquarium

The 5 Best 125 Gallon Aquariums For 2024 [Tested & Reviewed]

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Are you looking for the best 125 gallon aquarium? Well, you are in luck today as I look at the various options that you can purchase at this size. An aquarium of this size is a large investment and requires more research and consideration than smaller tanks.

I’m hear today to help you on your aquarium journey. I’ll go through my criteria than walk you through the best 125 gallon aquariums available online. Online purchasing is a pressure free experience compared to going to the local fish store. By the end of this I hope you have a better understanding at what you want and where to go get it. Let’s dive in!

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Aquascape Aquarium

Aquascape Aquarium – What It Is And How To Get Started

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Are you ready to start an incredible journey into the world of aquascaping? For many people, an aquascape aquarium is more than just a hobby, it’s also a connection to nature.

In this article, I’ll be introducing you to the world of aquascaping and teaching you all the key concepts you need to know to get started. This is one of my favorite subjects in the hobby, and frankly I feel it is an underrated technique in the aquarium hobby in the US. In the US, we focus so much on reefing as the pinnacle of the aquarium hobby. Aquascaping has the ability to be show stopping and creates a very special connection to nature. Let’s dive into the subject more with the first question.

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Acropora Coral Care

Acropora Coral Care – A First-Timers Guide

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Are you looking at those amazing SPS tanks and wonder how to care for those rare Acroporas? I got you covered today as I go over Acropora coral care. I’ll go over their origins, what they need to thrive, how to maintain stability in your reef tank, and how to frag for Acros!

If you are getting started in what I call the pinnacle of the reef tank hobby, you have landed in the right place. Let me guide you today on this difficult to keep, but very rewarding coral. Master this coral, and you will see how amazing this experience in the hobby can be. Let’s get started!

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Aquarium Grass

10 Best Aquarium Grass Species For Your Planted Tank

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It’s hard to not be impressed by an aquarium with a thick carpet of bright green grass plants covering the bottom of the tank. Many beginners start with other plants like java ferns and java moss, before working their way up to carpeting plants. The fact is that growing a green carpet of plants at the bottom of your aquarium is something anyone can do with the right species and knowledge.

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Best Internal Aquarium Filter

The 7 Best Internal Aquarium Filters Of 2024 [Reviewed & Tested]

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Are you looking for get an internal filter? There are great internal filters and there are really bad ones. This is the one filter in the hobby that gets overlooked and talked down to. I’m one of those people guilty of it as I’ve actively prompted canister and power filters over these. However, they have their purposes. My goal today is to help you determine the best internal aquarium filter for you.

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Montipora Coral Care

Montipora Coral Care – A Complete Guide

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Do you want to know all about Montipora coral care? If so, this blog post is for you! We cover all the basics in order to keep your corals happy and healthy. There are many different types of Montipora that exist today; however, they all require the same basic care. We’ll cover everything from lighting requirements, parameters, and placement. Don’t worry, it’s easy as 1-2-3! Let’s dive in!

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Fish For A 5 Gallon Tank

Fish For A 5 Gallon Tank – 10+ Great Choices (With Pictures)

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Are you looking for ideas on which fish to put in your 5-gallon tank? Choosing fish for this aquarium size can take some planning because there aren’t that many species that will do well in such a small tank.

In this article, I’ll introduce you to 13 of the best fish and shrimp species that you can keep in your 5-gallon aquarium and give you some good advice on setting up and maintaining your nano tank. So let’s get started!

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Bottom Feeder Fish

9 Of The Best Bottom Feeder Fish For Your Aquarium

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In this article, we’re talking all about bottom feeders, and I don’t mean that as an insult! Bottom feeder fish fill an important role in the home aquarium. On top of that, these fascinating fish look great and often have awesome personalities too.

So let’s get started learning all about the best types of bottom-feeder fish for your aquarium and how to care for them.

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SPS Coral Types

SPS Coral Types – An Intro To SPS Reefkeeping

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Small polyp stony (SPS) corals are the end goal for many reef hobbyists. In the wild, these corals, like the impressive staghorn coral, define marine ecosystems and house a plethora of life on the reef. In the aquarium, they can bring the same color and depth to the tops of rockwork that other large polyp stony (LPS) corals and soft corals cannot.

However, SPS corals are regarded as the most challenging species of coral to keep in the home aquarium setting. While it is true that they are more difficult than other types of common coral, they are not completely out of reach for more serious hobbyists.

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How To Get Rid Of Aiptasia

How To Get Rid Of Aiptasia – Control, Prevention, & Removal

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If you’re keeping live rock or corals in a reef tank, Aiptasia are bound to appear in your system at one point or another. These pest anemones can quickly take over saltwater fish tanks and can be very difficult to remove. They can also injure other corals and sting nearby fish in the process of removal.

Hobbyists have been fighting the battle against Aiptasia for decades, and luckily, several solutions have been found to eradicate Aiptasia once and for all.

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