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Nano aquariums between 5 and 30 Liters are extremely popular among fishkeeping newcomers and also those dedicated to the practice of aquascaping. They are easy to manage, provide excellent aesthetic value, and are ideal for small spaces like an office desk or an apartment. While these small aquariums are popular, they are certainly not...

A clean aquarium is vital for the health of your fish, so there's no reason you should ever neglect it. But one common question is: "Is it possible to clean gravel without taking fish out?" I have good news: Yes, it is! You can keep your tank looking shiny and healthy without stressing out...

Have you ever been there? You’ve just got your tank scrubbed, it looks perfect, and two days later…there is green algae covering the glass. There are so many people who freak out thinking that they must have done something wrong and blame their new, extremely powerful light. Don’t worry, though; you are definitely not...

Most aquarium hobbyists think that to achieve live planted aquariums, you need expensive lighting, pressurized CO₂, and high maintenance. While this can be true for an advanced aquascape, most people's home aquariums do not need high-tech equipment to be successful. Actually, most common aquarium plants originated from shaded rivers, streams, or forest streams where...

For office workers and students looking to add a touch of nature to their desks without the hassle of a large aquarium, finding the right small fish tank can be challenging. With so many options on the market, which small aquarium is best for beginners? Today, we're doing an in-depth review of the 2.2-Gallon Desktop...

Are your aquarium plants going brown? This is arguably the most common planted tank problem you will experience. It is unlikely to be random. Your plants are attempting to adapt to their environment – and usually this involves something related to light, nutrients, or water stability. And as long as you can pinpoint where the...

Lighting is the last factor most hobbyists check when running into issues in the aquarium. Your planted tank starts producing algae, the fish colors become dim, the plants are not growing or melting away; the tendency is to adjust fertilizers, replace the filter, check the water parameters... But most of the time, the real cause...

A large number of beginner betta owners have only one question that comes to mind: Is a filter required for betta fish? Being a frequent visitor to the pet stores and seeing bettas being kept in small, solitary cups, a lot of owners believe they don't require a filtration unit. Betta fish are tolerant...

As an aquarium enthusiast, there has never been a better time to be in the hobby! The aquarium world is changing at speed, moving past simple viewing to be more efficient and environmentally friendly than ever before. Keeping current on today's modern fish-keeping trends will not only enhance the beauty of your tank but,...

  As aquascaping grows more popular globally, the aquarium light has transformed itself from just a tool for decorative effects; it has also become a significant tool determining plant growth, color, and stability of the environment. For the past few years, white-light bulbs have been substituted by full-spectrum LED lights, and a new trend...