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    A Guide for Keeping Freshwater Shrimp

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   When most people think of aquariums, they expect to find fish living in them, but there is actually a vast amount of hobbyists that maintain shrimp-only tanks. There are also those that...

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    Planted Shrimp Tank: What is the Best Substrate?

     Written by: Gracie Mandel There are shrimp tanks, and there are planted tanks, right? It seems that most aquariums must adhere to one category or the other. However, with the vast and ever-improving products and knowledge, it is possible to...

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  • Keeping Bettas: Why You Need a Planted Tank

    Keeping Bettas: Why You Need a Planted Tank

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Betta fish are one of the most popular species in the aquarium hobby. It’s easy to get captivated by their vibrant colors and gorgeous finnage. They are available in so many types, species, and...

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  • Top 5 Aquascaping Styles

    Top 5 Aquascaping Styles

    Written by: Chris (@shrimpery)   What do aquascaping and painting have in common? Besides being quarantine-friendly hobbies, there are many styles to work with in each. A skilled painter can evoke just as much meaning and beauty from an abstracted,...

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  • Top 5 Algae Eaters for a Planted Aquarium

    Top 5 Algae Eaters for a Planted Aquarium

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   One thing many aquarium owners can relate to is our efforts in keeping algae out of the planted tank. During aquarium maintenance, there usually exists a step or two in the process...

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    Lighting Requirements for a Planted Aquarium

      Written by: Anne (expertaquarist.com)   Be it planted in the ground or underwater, plants always are on our side. They bring a bag full of benefits, especially when it comes to planted tanks or aquariums. They are aesthetically appealing by...

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  • malaysian trump pest snails

    All About Pest Snails in the Planted Aquarium

    Written by Tammy Law (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   There may have been a time when you bought or received live plants for your aquarium, and then immediately placed them into the tank once you arrived home. Several days or...

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  • Best Plants to Grow Submerged AND Emersed

    Best Plants to Grow Submerged AND Emersed

      by: Chris (@shrimpery) If you keep up with aquascaping on social media, you’ve probably noticed the growing trend of aquariums featuring both submerged and emergent growth.  The addition of emergent growth allows the aquarium to better interact with its...

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