Live aquatic plants don't just make your aquarium look better—did you know they naturally help fight against algae in planted tanks? In fact, the more plants in your tank, the better positioned you are to combat algae outbreaks in the...
If you're a proud fish parent, you've probably encountered the dreaded green monster lurking in your aquatic domain – algae! Unsightly green algae that can turn your pristine aquarium into a slimy swamp is such a nuisance. Most aquarists have...
If your freshwater aquarium has been taken over by a thick layer of blueish-green algae, you may be dealing with a cyanobacteria outbreak. There are a wide range of causes behind cyanobacteria (commonly referred to as blue-green algae) such as...
If your aquarium water has suddenly turned the color of pea soup, it means green water has infested your planted tank. This happens due to an unexpected population explosion of tiny floating algae called phytoplankton. Getting rid of green water...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Have you ever encountered this ugly black fuzz growing on the tips of plant leaves or on your aquarium’s hardscape? If so, it's most likely Black Beard Algae (BBA), also known as Black...
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 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: 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...
