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  • Aquascaper's Guide to an Algae-Free Tank

    Aquascaper's Guide to an Algae-Free Tank

    Written by: Gracie Mandel and Team Buce Plant   Algae, (or as some of our British friends pronounce it “Al-Guee”), is a pain that almost every aquascaper or aquarium-keeper in the hobby will experience at one point. You invest your...

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  • Discus Care Guide: How to Keep a Discus Aquarium

    Discus Care Guide: How to Keep a Discus Aquarium

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   Often known as the “king of aquarium fish,” discus earn their title through their gorgeous colors, patterns, and variations. Particular strains of them are highly sought after, and some can easily reach a...

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  • How to Remove Pest Snails from Your Aquarium

    How to Remove Pest Snails from Your Aquarium

     Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   If you’re having a pest aquarium snail infestation in your tank that’s getting out of control, then keep reading! A large number of snails can not only make planted aquarium maintenance more stressful,...

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    How to Plant Epiphyte Aquatic Plants

    Aquatic epiphytes are one of the most popular types of plants in the aquascaping hobby. Although, they can't be planted into substrate like your normal stem plants. Aquatic epiphytes are aquarium plants that naturally grow on the surface of other...

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  • How to Quarantine New Aquarium Plants

    How to Quarantine New Aquarium Plants

    There are potential pests, pesticides, algae, etc. that could be transferred into the aquarium through new plants. You should always quarantine new aquatic plants before adding them to avoid the death of your beloved, yet sensitive fish or shrimp. Here are the different methods to ensure that they’re safe to be added to your tank.
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    Tips for Beginners in the Aquarium Hobby

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   Starting a new hobby can be fun and exciting, but it can also be challenging. Especially a hobby like fish-keeping that involves taking care of live animals. In general, a lot of people go...

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    7 Tips to Make Your Aquascape Look Professional

      Written By: Chris (@shrimpery)   Do you ever see a photograph of an aquascape that looks objectively great while still feeling a bit… off? The key elements (healthy plants, clear water, thoughtful hardscape) are all there, but something is undeniably...

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    How to Create a Self-Sustaining Aquarium

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant If you could change one thing about the aquarium hobby, what would it be? A common answer might be: the need to do water changes. While some find tank maintenance therapeutic, others may see...

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