Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Have you ever wondered why we often see fish tanks in the waiting rooms of dentists and doctors’ offices? As a planted aquarium keeper, I would personally argue that aquariums can have 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: 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: Team Buce Plant & Redfin Those looking to add some life and interaction into their home might consider getting a freshwater planted aquarium. As unique displays, they are perfect for all types or spaces - no matter how...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Some of the discussions involving aquascaping border on the esoteric (debates about the dry-start method and ‘siesta periods’ come to mind), but nearly everyone can relate to the subject of stocking a planted aquarium with livestock....
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...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Heterandria formosa is the smallest live bearing fish and one of the world’s smallest vertebrates in general. Native to shallow planted areas at the water’s edge, they are a perfect fit for my pond-style aquascapes. Membership...
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...
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...
