Are you dreaming of a beautiful aquarium, full of life with rich colour plants? Perhaps you have already started your project, but you found out that it is more challenging and you have invested far too much time and money all ready to meet your goal. Here you will find some helpful advice for setting up a successful planted aquarium without losing your mind.
As we all know a fish tank is not only a home for animals. Tropical aquariums are so much more than that. An aquarium can and should be a great addition to the aesthetics in our home or office, adding natural features as if having a garden indoors. Spend time exploring the perfect fish tank ornaments that suit your aquarium and its surroundings is our advice.
rranging an aquarium is one of the most pleasant activities that await us when setting up a new aquarium. Young aquarists often reach for artificial figurines, ships and other fancy items, such as man made stone mosaics. Most of them are no longer toxic, although this cannot be ruled out in the case of products not approved for aquarium use. Some of which can cause harm or even kill your live stock.
Blue-green algae are commonly and unfortunately incorrectly classified as algae. In fact, it belongs to the kingdom of bacteria (Cyanobacteria). Billions of years ago, it had a beneficial effect on the planet, transforming the original, toxic atmosphere into a friendly, livable atmosphere. Currently, however, cyanobacteria cause undesirable and harmful blooms in marine and inland waters. They can release dangerous substances, such as neurotoxins. Their presence in the aquarium is a serious warning signal. You have to react immediately.
The basis for the proper functioning of the freshwater aquarium is to create a stable ecosystem in it, in which living organisms that make up the biocenosis (animals, aquatic plants, and microorganisms) and the elements of the biotope (water, substrate, elements of decor) maintain a dynamic balance. This equilibrium is achieved when the chemical parameters of water, such as hardness, pH, and concentration of nitrogen compounds – remain at a constant and appropriate level, animals and plants develop and grow healthy, and algae remain in an amount that does not threaten other living organisms.
In this article, we want to explain the easiest methods for maintaining older carpet plants. After all, new growth is much better looking than older growth, especially when right at the very front of your planted aquariums.
Carbon dioxide is necessary for planted tanks which are essential for keeping certain species of fish in their best condition. Planted tanks are not just beautiful for aquascaping but also useful for fish health. While plants found in planted aquariums are many and widely varied, they all need a constant supply of carbon dioxide to grow successfully, nuturing your aqua life at the same time.
Aquarium fish are one of the most popular pets. A well-maintained mature aquarium is an effective decoration for the interior. Observing a piece of nature in your home has many benefits. However, most aquarium owners will agree that maintaining optimal water quality in an aquarium is challenging, especially in a new fish tank. What causes cloudy water and what is the best way to deal with it?
Many aquarists probably started their aquarium hobby by breeding guppies in a cucumber jar. However, a very dangerous phenomenon has recently become the presentation of a goldfish bowls for all occasions. While for the recipient the gift may turn out to be a pleasant gesture at the beginning, trouble begins after a few days.
Busy hobbyists will surely like this option, however having a self-sustaining fish tank is a great challenge. That being said, a closed ecosystem can’t be entirely autonomous because it can’t create a natural food chain itself. Therefore maybe for the purpose of this article, it’s better to call it low maintenance aquarium or a self cleaning aquarium.