The Aquarium category is your complete starting point for everything related to aquariums, from beginner setups to proper maintenance. Whether you are planning your first fish tank or upgrading an existing one, this category helps you understand aquariums in a simple, clear, and practical way.
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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They are small, colorful, and full of personality. Many people think they are easy to take care of because they sell them in small cups, but in reality, Bettas do need proper space, clean water, and good food to be healthy. We’re going to guide you through everything you’ll need to know in simple, easy-to-understand
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Tap Water vs RO Water for Aquariums: Which Is Better? Tap Water vs RO Water for Aquariums: Which Is Better? This is one of those questions that every aquarium hobbyist runs into sooner or later. Usually not at the beginning, but after the first few problems start showing up. Cloudy water. Fish acting strange. Plants
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How to Stop Algae in a Planted Tank How to Stop Algae in a Planted Tank is something almost every planted tank owner struggles with at some point. You set up the tank with good intentions. Healthy plants, clean water, a layout you’re proud of. And then slowly, algae shows up. On the glass. On
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