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Aquarium Plants and Carbon Dioxide- Everything You Need to Know

Aquarium Plants and Carbon Dioxide- Everything You Need to Know

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 […]

Phosphates and Nitrates for Aquarium Plants

Phosphates and Nitrates for Aquarium Plants

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 […]

Everything You Need to Know About Water Hardness in Aquarium

Everything You Need to Know About Water Hardness in Aquarium

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 […]

Optimal Fish Stocking: Finding the Right Balance for Your Aquarium

Optimal Fish Stocking Finding the Right Balance for Your Aquarium

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 […]

7 Best Red Aquatic Plants to Add Color to Aquarium

7 Best Red Aquatic Plants to Add Color to Aquarium

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 […]