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  • Top 10 Easy Fish for a Beginner's Planted Tank

    Top 10 Easy Fish for a Beginner's Planted Tank

    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...

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  • How to Prevent Cryptocoryne Melt

    How to Prevent Cryptocoryne Melt

    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...

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  • The Walstad Method Tank Guide

    The Walstad Method Tank Guide

     Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   What if I told you it’s possible to set up a natural planted tank that does not require regular water changes or even a running filter once established? To many aquarists, this just...

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  • How to Adjust pH in the Freshwater Aquarium

    How to Adjust pH in the Freshwater Aquarium

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   So you've started your planted tank and unfortunately for some reason, nothing is thriving. You buy a test kit and test your water to find that the levels in your aquarium are not...

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  • 7 Things I Wish I Knew About Aquascaping

    7 Things I Wish I Knew About Aquascaping

    Written by: Curtis from Team BP   Feeling overwhelmed with all the information about aquascaping? We’ve all been there. Aquascaping can seem daunting at first, after all, you’re going to be responsible for maintaining an entire ecosystem. If you are...

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  • How to Grow Utricularia Graminifolia (UG)

    How to Grow Utricularia Graminifolia (UG)

    Written By: Chris (@shrimpery)   The Utricularia Graminifolia carnivorous plant (UG) can be a mystifying subject. It's a highly sought after foreground plant featuring grass like leaves that create a lawn of carpet. This carnivorous plant is like an aquatic grass, with...

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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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    All About Anubias Aquarium Plants

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   If you’ve never kept aquarium plants before and you're looking to start your first planted fish tank, Anubias is an excellent choice for a starter plant! It's also a favorite plant to the...

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