If you’ve decided to start keeping fish, an aquarium is a big decision, since you are essentially buying a house for your sea creatures; therefore, you want it to be well-constructed, safe, and durable. The type and size of the aquarium you choose will also drive what other additional equipment and accessories it may be …
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Many hobbyists often find themselves confused between ceramic rings and bio balls. How do you decide which one is better for your aquarium? Some say ceramic media has more benefits than plastic bio balls. But how valid is this claim? Let’s find out! Ceramic rings host more beneficial bacteria than bio balls and can also …
There is no denying the fact that LED lights are energy-efficient, emit little heat, and last for years. But, are they really capable of providing lighting conditions necessary to grow healthy aquatic plant’s life? The answer is; Aquatic plants will not only grow but thrive under LED lights. The key here is to place the …
A no-filter fish bowl is not easy to care for. It takes a lot of work and dedication to maintain unfiltered fish bowls. Making fish thrive in a fish bowl without a filter is quite a task. How you can do it efficiently is what we are going to discuss in the following sections. How …
Fluval Stratum is one of the best performing substrates for planted aquariums. However, being a delicate substrate, it requires special care when cleaning and preparing for the tank. If the process is not done carefully, one is likely to ruin the substrate resulting in muddy water. So, how to clean Fluval Stratum? To remove the …
The substrate you choose will have a significant impact on your freshwater tank. You must consider which type works the best for you since it is hard to change the substrate later. Different fish also respond differently to varying materials. The 10 best substrates for freshwater aquarium include gravel, soil, sand, aragonite, vermiculate, and peat …
