So you decided to add some plants to the barren scenery of your betta's aquarium but have no clue where to start. Luckily, being something of an "expert," we can point you to the best live aquatic plants for...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Gorgeous planted aquariums aren’t hard to find online, but a few stand out more than others. You know it when you see it: nearly every aquarium plant leaf looks crisp, fresh, vibrant, and healthy; for a...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Most aquascaping hobbyists have heard the importance of testing specific water parameters like Ammonia, Nitrate, and Nitrites. But when it comes to water hardness, many new aquarists don't test for it, or even...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant If you have ever kept an aquarium, then chances are you’ve run into diatoms before. Diatoms are commonly referred to as “brown algae,” one of the most common forms of algae that we...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Utricularia graminifolia (UG) is one of my favorite aquarium plants, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. For a while, it seemed to have a reputation as being difficult to grow, but it is increasingly...
People who enjoy keeping fish in their freshwater aquariums might find it challenging to find the perfect species. A school of Japanese Rice Fish or singular fish like gourami are an excellent choices. In this article, we will tell you about very...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) In this blog post, I'll explain my thought process on setting up my recent planted betta tank. It had been a while since I last aquascaped a low-tech planted tank, and I decided to document the journey...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant For many aquascapers, the fauna is what completes the aquascape. After taking the time to completely set up, plant, and cycle the aquarium, it's finally time to add some real movement. With...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Have you ever noticed the leaves of your Cryptocoryne plant turning brown/yellow before it becomes completely translucent? That is what’s known as “Crypt melt.” It is when the leaves of the aquatic plant start dying and decaying...
