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...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant When most people think of aquariums, they expect to find fish living in them, but there is actually a vast amount of hobbyists that maintain shrimp-only tanks. There are also those that...
Written by: Gracie Mandel There are shrimp tanks, and there are planted tanks, right? It seems that most aquariums must adhere to one category or the other. However, with the vast and ever-improving products and knowledge, it is possible to...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) My non-internet friends occasionally ask me how many hours I spend on my planted aquariums each week. They are sometimes surprised to learn that I only spend about an hour or so trimming the plants, replanting...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Betta fish are one of the most popular species in the aquarium hobby. It’s easy to get captivated by their vibrant colors and gorgeous finnage. They are available in so many types, species, and...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Most planted-tank owners know the basics of how to care for and manage the aquatic plants in their aquariums. The general knowledge for aquatic plant care being that most plants need a stable...
Written by: Chris (@shrimpery) What do aquascaping and painting have in common? Besides being quarantine-friendly hobbies, there are many styles to work with in each. A skilled painter can evoke just as much meaning and beauty from an abstracted,...
