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  • Japanese Rice Fish Care Guide

    Japanese Rice Fish Care Guide

    People who enjoy keeping fish in their freshwater aquariums might find it challenging to find the perfect species. A school of Japanese Rice Fish or singular fish like gourami are an excellent choices. In this article, we will tell you about very...

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  • Set Up: Low Tech Planted Tank for a Betta Fish

    Set Up: Low Tech Planted Tank for a Betta Fish

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl)    In this blog post, I'll explain my thought process on setting up my recent planted betta tank. It had been a while since I last aquascaped a low-tech planted tank, and I decided to document the journey...

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  • Stocking Considerations for Planted Aquariums

    Stocking Considerations for Planted Aquariums

    Written By: Chris (@shrimpery)   Some of the discussions involving aquascaping border on the esoteric (debates about the dry-start method and ‘siesta periods’ come to mind), but nearly everyone can relate to the subject of stocking a planted aquarium with livestock....

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  • Top 10 Easy Fish for a Beginner's Planted Tank

    Top 10 Easy Fish for a Beginner's Planted Tank

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   For many aquascapers, the fauna is what completes the aquascape. After taking the time to completely set up, plant, and cycle the aquarium, it's finally time to add some real movement. With...

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  • How to Prevent Cryptocoryne Melt

    How to Prevent Cryptocoryne Melt

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   Have you ever noticed the leaves of your Cryptocoryne plant turning brown/yellow before it becomes completely translucent? That is what’s known as “Crypt melt.” It is when the leaves of the aquatic plant start dying and decaying...

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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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  • Heterandria Formosa Habitat Aquascape

    Heterandria Formosa Habitat Aquascape

    Written By: Chris (@shrimpery)   Heterandria formosa is the smallest live bearing fish and one of the world’s smallest vertebrates in general. Native to shallow planted areas at the water’s edge, they are a perfect fit for my pond-style aquascapes. Membership...

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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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