Freshwater Aquarium Snail

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

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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Aquascape Aquarium

Aquascape Aquarium – What It Is And How To Get Started

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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Aquarium Grass

10 Best Aquarium Grass Species For Your Planted Tank

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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Bottom Feeder Fish

9 Of The Best Bottom Feeder Fish For Your Aquarium

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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Fishless Cycling

The Ultimate Guide to Fishless Cycling

In this blog post, you’ll learn all about the process of fishless cycling. What is it? How does it work? Why would you do it? Don’t worry! It’s not as complicated as it sounds!

Let me help to guide you through the process and answer any questions that come up along the way. I’ll share some tips for success with each step so your tank will be clean, healthy, and ready for fish in no time!

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Nano Fish

Nano Fish – 21 Amazing fish (With Pictures)

One of the most popular trends in the modern fishkeeping hobby is nano fish and nano aquariums. It might sound more like robotics than aquatics, but the term nano really refers to miniature fishkeeping in small aquariums.

This is a really fascinating side of the hobby and something that all aquarists should try. In this article, I’ll provide you with all the basics you need to know about nano fishkeeping and introduce 21 amazing nano fish for your home aquarium.

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Best CO2 System for Planted Aquarium – (2024 Reviews 🏅)

Today’s post is all about CO2 systems for planted aquariums. Usually when people start out trying plants in a aquarium they want to go without CO2 injection. There are many reasons for this including intimation factors, costs, complexity, and lack of information. The fact of the matter is if you want an eye popping prizing winning planted aquascape, A quality CO2 system and injection protocol is necessary. 

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Vallisneria Care – A Complete Guide

If you like plants that grow fast and look great, Vallisneria deserves your attention. These plants look fantastic in the background, and sometimes even the midground of planted tanks. If they have one weakness, it is that they grow a little too fast and too big for some tanks.

Read on to learn about Vallisneria care, and find out if this is the right plant for you!

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ANACHARIS CARE

Anacharis Care – A Complete Guide

Anacharis (Egeria densa)is a fast-growing plant that grows easily in medium to large home aquariums as well as outdoor ponds. These lush and tall aquatic plants do well in a range of water parameters, light strengths, and temperatures, making them an ideal choice for beginners who are new to the hobby.

Read this article to learn everything you need to know about, growing, propagating, and caring for the Anacharis plant in your freshwater aquarium.

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