If you are a planted tank, shrimp tank, or reef keeper, you may be familiar with planaria. Planaria are small, flatworms that can invade and wreak havoc on your aquarium. In this blog post, we will discuss the prevention and treatment of planaria in aquariums. By following these tips, you can keep your fish tank healthy and free of these pesky worms! Let’s start with our first question…
An aquarium with a green carpet of living plants is one of the most impressive sights in the hobby. Many new aquarists think achieving this look is too advanced for them, but the truth is that anyone can grow aquarium carpet plants with the right knowledge and equipment.
In this article, I’ll introduce the 11 best carpeting plants that you can grow in your aquarium and teach you the basics on how to grow and maintain them too. So let’s dive right in!
There’s a lot of mystery surrounding how to achieve bright colors in your red plants, so in this article, I’ll be introducing the 10 best red plants for your aquarium. I’ll also teach you what you need to know to keep them healthy and colorful.
Are you thinking of adding a few species of aquarium plants to your goldfish tank? Adding live plants to a goldfish aquarium isn’t the easiest thing to do. These fish have a tendency to eat and destroy any plant in their vicinity. Fortunately, there are a few living greens that can survive them.
Managing algae is all part of the aquarium hobby. We all have some in our tanks, and keeping it under control can be a bit of pain. Help is available though! Did you know that there are awesome fish and animals that can eat up all the algae for you?
Have you spotted some tiny white worms swimming around in your fish tank? If you’re worried and looking for advice on how to solve this problem, you’ve come to the right place!
After reading this article you should feel a whole lot better, and know exactly how to get rid of detritus worms in your aquarium.
In the quest for the most beautiful planted tank, aquarists have long experimented with getting the perfect dosing schedule down that ensures optimum plant growth, without plant deficiencies and minimal algae. You’ve probably heard of dosing liquid fertilizers and root tabs, but there is another way of managing the nutrient levels in your tank.
The Estimative Index (EI) is a more measured and hands-on approach, but it is great for the more advanced aquarist who takes plant growing seriously and is ready to take the aquarium hobby to the next level. In this article, I’ll break down exactly how it works, and teach you everything you need to know to get you 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.
Do you have any floating plants in your freshwater aquarium? If not, you could be missing out on a whole new dimension for your planted aquarium.
Floating plants don’t only look great, they also provide some other amazing benefits. In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know to get started growing floating plants and provide you with a list of amazing plant options. Let’s get started!
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!
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.
If you’re new to the world of planted tanks and looking for an easy plant to get started, this one is for you. The Java Fern, Microsorum pteropus, is a hardy plant that grows slowly and needs very little maintenance. Java Fern care can be a snap yet it is interesting enough to be valued in professional aquascapes.
This is one of the most popular aquarium plants for freshwater aquariums because it is so easy and fun to grow. Read on to learn everything you need to know about caring for and growing the Java Fern.