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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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  • 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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  • limpets in aquarium

    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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