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  • Common Fish Diseases and How to Treat Them

    Common Fish Diseases and How to Treat Them

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant     Just like people or any other living animal, fish get sick too! It’s common for aquarium fish to catch an illness when they’re stressed or living in poor conditions. Unfortunately, not many...

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  • Best Plants for a Freshwater Shrimp Tank

    Best Plants for a Freshwater Shrimp Tank

    Written by: Gabe (saltwateraquariumblog.com)   If you’re interested in freshwater aquariums or becoming an aquarist, it is important to recognize the benefits of freshwater aquarium plants and what they can do for the inside of your tank. Not only will...

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  • 5 Popular Freshwater Fish for Planted Aquariums

    5 Popular Freshwater Fish for Planted Aquariums

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   In aquascaping, adding freshwater fish is the final touch that make your aquascape thrive with life. Now that you have finished your masterpiece of an aquarium, it's time to add its inhabitants! If you’re...

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  • 8 Tips for Your First High-Tech Aquarium

    8 Tips for Your First High-Tech Aquarium

    Written By: Chris (@shrimpery)   It is easy to get so carried away in the excitement of decorating your planted tank that you neglect to build a foundation for a sustainable setup. In particular, going the high-tech route can be particularly...

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    6 Types of Aquarium Pests (& How to Get Rid of Them!)

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   Have you ever encountered tiny unknown (and unwelcome) creatures crawling around inside your aquarium and wondered what they were? It’s a pretty common sight to see in established planted aquariums, especially planted shrimp...

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  • How to Prevent Aquarium Plant Melt

    How to Prevent Aquarium Plant Melt

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   It is very common for planted aquarium keepers to experience the leaves of their aquatic plants turning brown and translucent, which is also referred to as “melting.” This can be discouraging to some,...

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  • Aquascaper's Guide to an Algae-Free Tank

    Aquascaper's Guide to an Algae-Free Tank

    Written by: Gracie Mandel and Team Buce Plant   Algae, (or as some of our British friends pronounce it “Al-Guee”), is a pain that almost every aquascaper or aquarium-keeper in the hobby will experience at one point. You invest your...

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  • Discus Care Guide: How to Keep a Discus Aquarium

    Discus Care Guide: How to Keep a Discus Aquarium

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   Often known as the “king of aquarium fish,” discus earn their title through their gorgeous colors, patterns, and variations. Particular strains of them are highly sought after, and some can easily reach a...

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