Growing aquarium plants seems more difficult than keeping fish alone. In order to create an underwater botanical garden from an aquarium, you need a little experience, and at the same time experimenting with greenery. However, getting lush vegetation is possible. The key is to create the right environment and meet the main needs of the plants. It happens, however, that problems arise even in people who are familiar with the topic.
Many of you have probably read about the Amano shrimp as great algae-eating shrimp and this fact is true. This small freshwater shrimp is very popular in the aquarium trade and the reason for this will be described in this article.
Understanding the basics of planted tank maintenance is an absolute necessity in the aquarium hobby. The first step to understanding this is knowing that aquarium fish inhabiting the planted tank produce contamination.
Quarantine is a very common term nowadays. Fortunately, COVID-19 doesn’t touch fish but other common fish diseases do. That’s why quarantine for fish is sometimes needed.
There is something very special about the biotope aquarium. Bringing together a selection of native plants, natural hardscape and freshwater livestock from one specific location in nature creates something beautiful. In this article, we take a look at a North American biotope setup.
Many of you probably wondered why plants in home aquariums develop better with carbon dioxide support while at the same time plants in natural reservoirs grow even better without hi-tech solutions. Of course, the answer is hidden in nature.
What exactly are in vitro plants? Why are in vitro aquarium plants are becoming a popular site in many local fish stores worldwide. They make a great alternative to traditionally cultivated plants typically sold in baskets filled with mineral wool. Why are sellers and aquascapers finding In-vitro plants more appealing? What is their phenomenon?
There is a great confusion on the internet between Echinodorus Tenellus and Helanthium Tenellum. Both names do refer to the same plant. There is also a great deal of confusion between the broad version which is commonly known as the pygmy chain sword and the reddish, thinner variety of the same name. The plant being […]
Many products on the market allow us to speed up our aquarium’s start-up time and cycle period. Some fishkeepers rely on these bacteria products for all aquariums, yet some fishkeepers remain steadfast and resist the temptation to rush things. Read on to find out how these products work, when to use them and the benefits of using live bacteria in your aquarium.
Various species of aquatic grasses are available for sale. First of all, it is worth choosing undemanding aquarium plants for the lawn, e.g. Vallisneria, dwarf hairgrass, Brazilian micro sword. The best plant for a lawn in an aquarium is a relative term, it is worth using 2-3 different species (or varieties), especially in larger tanks. Of course, not in order to combine them together, but to plant in different parts of the aquarium.