Guppies, with their vibrant colors and lively personalities, are one of the most popular fish in the freshwater aquarium hobby. Their ease of care in combination with the excitement of watching them breed makes guppies a delightful addition to any tank....
Few things are more impressive in a planted freshwater tank than a dense, lush carpet. Carpeting plants are low-growing plants that cover the foreground of a planted aquarium, forming a thick mat. Growing a lush carpet may seem challenging to...
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...
Purchasing the perfect LED light for your planted tank is crucial to your scape’s success. That being said, we understand how the process of buying the right aquarium lighting can be overwhelming. With an abundance of brands and types, where...
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...
In the past, live aquatic plants were only available as potted or bunched plants at your local fish store. But in recent years, tissue culture plants have come onto the scene and rapidly gained popularity in the hobby.Tissue culture plants,...
When setting up any planted tank, choosing the right plants for your aquarium is an important decision. In the hobby, it has become quite a topic for debate - Is it better to plant submerged or emersed aquatic plants in...
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...
