Every aquarist has experienced algae growth in their aquarium once in a while. When the conditions are favorable, different types of algae increase in the tank, such as green algae, brown algae, red algae, blue-green algae, and black algae. In addition to these, there is one more type that may bloom in the tank and […]
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Sep
Sep
One of the most popular questions aquarists ask is- can aquarium plants grow without carbon dioxide? Is it really an investment one should make to maintain the health of aquarium plants? In this article, we will learn the role of CO2 in the life of aquarium plants to help you understand whether this gas is […]
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Aug
Aug
Water consists of many minerals, among which nitrates and phosphates become a matter of concern when you are using it for your aquarium. While aquarium plants need these substances to prepare their food, in high concentrations, they become toxic to fish. It is when learning the art of balancing these minerals and various other compounds […]
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Jul
Jul
Are you planning to add live plants to your aquarium and wondering when and how to do it? Starting with live plants is a big step, especially when you are a novice aquarist. While introducing fish seems easy (though it also has some prerequisites), adding live plants always baffles the beginners. Once you have selected […]
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Jun
Jun
We all know the benefits of consuming homemade food. From being more nutritious to free of chemicals and preservatives, they are wholesome and can be customized. When homemade foods are considered best for humans, why should our little pets be devoid of them? So, here we bring you a DIY homemade gel food for your […]
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May
May
Water hardness plays an important role in aquarium keeping. Besides parameters like temperature, pH, and ammonia, the amount of total dissolved minerals is equally crucial in determining how your plants and fish will respond. Any mineral above the normal value may disrupt the ideal range of water hardness. In this regard, how to soften aquarium […]
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Apr
Apr
Are you wondering why your fish usually lay at the bottom of the tank? We love to see our little homies swirling and dancing in the tank, but sometimes their behavior seems weird. It is when understanding whether this habit is normal or you need to intervene helps. You may find your fish spending most […]
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Feb
Feb
Java Moss is one of the most extensively used aquarium mosses for all the good reasons. It is beautiful and exotic and gives a lush green look to the tank. Apart from offering a multitude of benefits to the tank and aquarist, it brings joy to the life of fish by making their life easy. […]
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Feb
Feb
Every aquarist dream of a vibrant and healthy aquatic environment in their aquarium. While it can be achieved with experience, beginners often struggle due to many reasons. Firstly, because fish keeping requires precise information about a lot of things such as maintaining the right water parameters, using the right water, etc., and secondly, there is […]
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Dec
Dec
Every aquarist dreams of adding colors to the aquarium. Besides colorful fish, adding plants with varying colors makes the tank look alluring. Live plants offer many benefits, and one of them is they increase the tank’s aesthetics. Even though most of the Aquatic Plants come in shades of green, there are a few varieties that […]