Today it’s been exactly two months since I bought 2 freshwater Asta 120 LED lights from Amazon. There’s a lot to say about this light, but if you want to know my opinion right away, here it is. The Asta 120 LED lights from Lominie are awesome alternatives to more expensive lights such as the …

I remember how scared I was to make the big jump to a CO2 system for my planted tanks. It really feels like a daunting and difficult leap, but over the years I’ve learned that it’s not that difficult at all. Here’s why. To set up a CO2 system in a planted tank, purchase all …

I remember how difficult it was to stay patient when I was cycling my first planted tank. However, it’s a crucial aspect of keeping your fish safe, which is why you need to do it right. Luckily I’ve come to learn it’s not difficult. To cycle a new planted tank, one needs to add a …

The optimal flow rate in a planted tank is something I’ve struggled and played with for years. In my 240 liter (63 gal) tank I’m growing a lot of plants and I’m confident I now understand how flow affects plants. In a planted tank there should be enough flow to make all the plants wave …

I’ve been trying to find the optimal balance in my planted tank for a long time now, and the right light duration is an important aspect. At the start, I was unsure how long I should keep my lights on, but after a couple of years I’m confident I can advice you on this matter. …

Algae can be a major inconvenience for anyone who owns a planted tank. In fact, many people struggle to deal with these growths effectively and thoroughly. Unfortunately, this is because of the diet of algae. These pesky organisms thrive on the same nutrients that feed your plants. So it can be easy for them to …

The plants in one of my newer tanks have been growing for about 2 months and is ready for fish. I’ve put much effort in making the plants look as good as possible, and the last thing I want is to add the wrong fish that might ruin them. Good aquarium fish that to add …

I’ve had a low-tech aquarium for a long time before I pulled the trigger on more expensive equipment. I sometimes catch myself thinking about switching back because there are so many benefits. Let’s dive into all that low tech planted tanks have to offer. To successfully set up and maintain a low-tech planted tank, you …

A couple of years ago when I first got an aquarium, I thought you could add fish to a planted tank straight away. A friend told me that’s not the case, but I had to find out when to add fish to a new planted tank myself. I now know all about this, so I …

The estimated lifespan of aquarium fish is not something I thought about when I first got aquarium fish. Instead, it’s something that came up at random one day and I did not know the answer. I asked other fish keepers about their experience and did some research online to find the correct answer. The average …