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    A Guide for Keeping Freshwater Shrimp

    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...

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    Planted Shrimp Tank: What is the Best Substrate?

     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...

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  • Creating a Classic Nature Aquarium Scape

    Creating a Classic Nature Aquarium Scape

      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...

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  • Keeping Bettas: Why You Need a Planted Tank

    Keeping Bettas: Why You Need a Planted Tank

    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...

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  • The Effect of Temperature on Aquarium Plants

    The Effect of Temperature on Aquarium Plants

    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...

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  • Top 5 Aquascaping Styles

    Top 5 Aquascaping Styles

    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,...

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  • How to Add CO2 to Your Planted Aquarium

    How to Add CO2 to Your Planted Aquarium

    Written by: Team BP & Anne (expertaquarist)   If you just recently established your planted aquarium then I’m sure you are thinking, “how do I get my aquatic plants to grow as fast & healthy as possible?”  You need a CO2...

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  • Top 5 Algae Eaters for a Planted Aquarium

    Top 5 Algae Eaters for a Planted Aquarium

    Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant   One thing many aquarium owners can relate to is our efforts in keeping algae out of the planted tank. During aquarium maintenance, there usually exists a step or two in the process...

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