One of the best ways to enter the fish-keeping hobby is starting a 10-gallon aquarium. This tank is small enough to manage easily, yet still big enough to keep a small, peaceful community. But the most important thing in a beginner’s tank is the choice of fish. Some fish are beautiful but not for beginners […]
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Carpet plants are one of those things every aquascaper dreams about. A bright green lawn at the bottom of the tank makes the whole aquarium look clean, fresh and professionally designed. The only problem? Most beginners think you must have pressurised CO₂ to get a carpet. And while CO₂ definitely helps, you can still grow
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(A simple guide from someone who has tried almost every type of filter at least once) Choosing the right filter can feel confusing when you’re new to the aquarium hobby. Every shop has different advice, every brand claims to be the best, and online videos make even the simplest setup look complicated. But here’s the
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Keeping a planted tank without CO₂ may sound daunting, but actually, many beautiful aquariums run perfectly fine without fancy equipment. You do not need pressurized cylinders, diffusers, or other complex setups to grow healthy plants. What you actually do need is a little understanding of how plants grow and how to balance lighting, nutrients, and
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(A simple guide from someone who has watched many shrimp colonies grow… and get eaten.) Cherry shrimp are peaceful, colourful, and fun to watch — but they’re also tiny, which makes choosing tank mates a little tricky. The goal is simple: find fish and invertebrates that won’t chase, stress, or snack on your shrimp. When
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(A simple, real-world guide from someone who’s actually done it) Cherry shrimp are one of the few aquarium pets that practically volunteer to breed… but only when the conditions feel right. If your shrimp colony is growing slowly or barely multiplying, don’t worry. With a few small adjustments, you can easily encourage faster breeding and
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(Written like a real hobbyist sharing simple, practical advice) Red Cherry Shrimp are one of those pets you don’t really understand until you keep them. They look tiny and simple at first, but once you watch them grazing on plants, cleaning the glass, or carrying eggs, you suddenly get hooked. They’re peaceful, colourful, easy to
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Live plants will make any aquarium appear more natural and beautiful, but most beginners think plants are hard to keep. The truth is, some plants are straightforward, even for small tanks with no experience. Besides beautification, live plants clean the water, give places for fish to hide, reduce stress, and stabilize the aquarium. If you’re
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Cycling, in this case, refers to getting the tank ready for the growth of beneficial bacteria. These bacteria break down toxic ammonia and nitrite that come from fish waste, uneaten food, and decaying plants. Without these bacteria, the water becomes toxic. Fish may start gasping, turning pale, or swimming strangely. A fully cycled tank has
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They are among the most popular aquarium fishes because they are peaceful, colorful, and very easy to care for. They remain small, are able to swim together in groups, and look great in planted tanks. If you are going to keep tetras for the first time, then this guide will provide you with all the
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