Water plants are an excellent and aesthetically pleasing addition to any aquarium, but did you know they could be beneficial to your tank’s ecosystem as well? Your aquatic plants can provide shelter for aquarium life, they can help algae from forming, but can they also produce oxygen for your fish? Water plants will produce oxygen …
A flourishing aquarium doesn’t just include a variety of fish but also plants that can significantly improve the aquarium’s aesthetic and water quality. The right plants can also provide a more natural, comfortable environment for your fish. So, it’s essential to choose the right plants for your planted tank. Think about the kind of aesthetics …
As an aquarium owner, I can attest to how great it feels when your tank is full and your fish are happy. I always try to improve the tank regularly, adding things such as new rocks and plants. This, however, adds confusion to the tank’s health, bringing up questions like “Will ammonia kill the aquarium …
If you are aspiring to set up a new aquarium, you must have struggled at some point as to which substrate you should pick for your tank. Suppose you have chosen sand, one of the most popular and readily available alternatives. You then find yourself faced with the question, “what type of sand is the …
Controlling nitrates is one of the most common problems on keeping a saltwater tank. Carbon dosing may handle excessive nitrates and phosphates; however, it takes some knowledge to perform correctly. Today’s article is an introduction to carbon dosing. Here is what you’ll learn: What is Carbon dosing How does Carbon dosing help When Carbon Dosing …
Few hobbies can give you so much joy as fishkeeping can. Perhaps you are aware of it, and you want to make your debut in this great hobby. However, your mind plays against you when you start overthinking about how difficult it could be. Overthink no more! Keeping tropical fish is not hard, but it …
Corals have developed several unique ways to feed — they receive nutrients from symbiotic algae, catch solids such as plankton, and absorb dissolved organic matters in the water. In this article, you will learn about the best options for healthy coral growth. Here is what you’ll discover: Seachem Phytoplankton Two Little Fishies Marine Snow Continuum …
I remember when I got my fish Bristlenose Pleco from the pet store, it was an odd feeling. The fish didn’t do much, except for the whole sticking on the glass thing. But as days passed, We got attached, and I started to fear losing it. And that’s when my research for Plecos’ lifespan began. …
Newbies often start with Toadstool coral as one of their first corals. This article will answer all your questions about the Toadstool coral: from placing to the propagation and water quality. Basic Information Scientific name: Sarcophyton Glaucum Common name: Toadstool Coral Type of Coral: Soft Average size: 2 to 25 inches Optimal Spacing: 6 to 10 inches …
When you plan to aquascape your aquarium, driftwood is one of the best additions you can think of as it adds beauty to an aquarium. It also adds striking features alongside wood, rocks, and stones in freshwater aquariums. It can be found on the seashores of a beach, lake, or river. When designing your aquascape, …