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...
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...
Written by: Gracie Mandel So you just set up a brand-new planted tank and bought ten (or twenty) freshwater dwarf shrimp. You put them in their new home, and over the next few days or weeks, you start seeing...
Designing a beautiful aquascape can be difficult for beginners. Learning about the specific care needs of each aquatic plant is a start, but actually meeting those needs in practice is easier said than done. Fortunately, there are a number of beginner...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant When it comes to tanks set up specifically for breeding, they will look a lot different than the typical aquascaped display aquariums that many aquarists strive for. Some may even have nothing but...
Here at Buce Plant, we appreciate the work of all our fellow aquascapers. Our community has grown significantly the past few years, and we want to take the time to highlight those who have turned the aquascaping hobby into a passion....
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Many classic nature aquascapes these days use multiple types of substrates in their layouts. The two most prominent ones are usually sand and soil. Sand is commonly used in the foreground of the...
Berried Orange Rili Shrimp Written by: Gracie Mandel There is nothing more exciting and satisfying than a thriving colony of beautiful shrimp that you bred yourself. This might seem like a daunting ordeal to take on, but I promise...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Most hobbies are either artistic (like painting) or scientific (home beer brewing). Aquascaping is a relatively unique hobby: a good scape requires both a strong aesthetic sensibility and a decent understanding of how to apply...
