As a beginner, finding suitable plants for a small tank can be challenging and extremely time-consuming. You can find yourself grappling with looking for the perfect aquarium plants and valuable techniques to arrange them in a small aquarium.
Water wisteria is a fast-growing plant that can quickly overtake your fish tank if not cared for properly. In this guide, we will teach you how to care for water wisteria and help it thrive in your tank. We will also discuss the benefits of having water wisteria in your tank and how to keep it looking its best. Let’s get started!
Are you struggling with a hair algae outbreak? This common nuisance algae leaves many aquarium keepers frustrated and even has some people tearing down their tanks. It affects both fresh and saltwater reef tanks, but the good news is you can get it under control. If you want to learn how to get rid of hair algae in your aquarium, this article is for you!
Do you have algae in your fish tank? This is a problem that all aquarists deal with from time to time. In fact, algae are present in all aquariums to some extent. It can get a little out of control sometimes, but fortunately, there are ways to get your tank cleaned up and looking great again.
Indian almond leaves are a popular aquarium plant used by fish keepers for many reasons. Some of the benefits of using these leaves in an aquarium include reducing stress, boosting the immune system, and helping to create a healthy environment for your fish. Today’s article will talk about what these leaves are and the benefits. Let’s dive in!
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…
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?
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.
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!