When you go to a pet shop and look for aquarium plants, your color selection may be limited. The fact is, and in most cases, green-colored aquarium plants are your only choice. When you set them up in the tank, you may be initially satisfied with how their greenery improves the aesthetic beauty of your … Read more
Are you looking for a highly resilient, fast-growing, and functional aquarium plant that adds aesthetic beauty to your aquarium? Then consider planting a hornwort. Consistently listed as one of the most commonly kept aquarium plants, Hornworts are so desired that they are kept and featured in cold-water tanks, warm-water tanks, and outdoor ponds. But despite … Read more
Many fish die during transportation from their natural habitat to the pet stores, and even more, die before they reach customers’ homes. According to WWF, the case is more severe with sensitive saltwater fish, with about 80% dying before enjoying a stay in a new aquarium. Shock due to sourcing & transportation handling is the … Read more
Well known for its ease of care, vallisneria plants are one of the most popular beginner friendly plants for a starting aquarist. In this article, we’ll be going over the plant in detail, such as its structure, how to properly plant and care for them, and troubleshooting any problems along the way. Vallisneria, regardless of … Read more
There are hundreds of choices for aquarium plants, and deciding which to use for your tank may be difficult. You have probably enlisted the help of search engines or asked some friends, and we are pretty sure Google or your buddy may have mentioned the Amazon Sword since it is one of the most popular … Read more
Perhaps one day, you noticed the fins on your aquarium fish looking a little discolored or otherwise abnormal, but you’re not sure what the problem is and hence, aren’t sure how to fix it. In this article, we’ll be looking at the issue of fin rot, and the ways you can identify it and subsequently … Read more
We all agree that aquarium lights illuminate our tank and bring out the beauty of our fish, plants, and other tank residents. However, we commonly disagree with and differ in practice regarding how long aquarium lights should be on. Some turn it on 24/7, others for a couple of hours at night, while some only … Read more
Java ferns are often preferred by aquarists due to their hardiness, appearance, and ability to coexist with a large range of aquarium inhabitants. In this article, we’ll be going into detail as to what truly makes this plant special, as well as how to plant and care for it. Java ferns, due to selective breeding, … Read more
You have probably seen a couple of planted aquariums, and you would agree that each is unique and distinct. But have you observed that among the many aquariums you have seen, there is a type of aquarium plant that has been used and kept in many different settings? This plant we are talking about can … Read more
Educating fish owners, hobbyists, and traders about the importance of tank maintenance still remains the most effective way of increasing aquarium fish mortality. This is because more fish in aquariums are killed by poor tank maintenance than any other causes, not even infectious diseases. Simple habits like cleaning the filters, regular water changes, and cleaning … Read more