Best LED Aquarium Lights for Plants
The truth is, a strong aquarium light is one of the most
important pieces of equipment for planted tanks.
Plants use photosynthesis to make food from light.
If the light is too weak or if t...
How to Treat a Sick Betta Naturally
A sick betta fish is a sad sight for sure.
But there are things you can do to help revive your fish.
Steps to Treat a Sick Betta Fish
1) Shine a light on your betta fish and observe his or her behavio...
Best Substrate for Planted Tanks (Gravel & Sand)
Have you ever tried growing plants in regular gravel?
And by regular gravel I mean the colored rocks sold in most pet stores.
Probably not the best idea for a betta tank...
Truthfully, most gravels a...
Best Plants for Betta Fish (Almost Unkillable Plants)
For most betta fish enthusiasts, the best plants are the ones that don’t die the week after you get them.
In this article, I’ve listed 5 plants that are practically un-killable.
Not only that, but these ...
How to Get Rid of Algae in Fish Tanks
Let’s talk about algae, you know, the green or brown stuff that makes your pretty tank ugly.
The positive side of algae is that its arrival means you have created livable conditions for an organism. Congrat...
Betta Fish Names (By Personality and Color)
What Will You Name Your Betta?
Naming your new fish means that he or she is officially "part of the family" (yes, that makes us weird fish people).
Naming a betta can be challenging, but choosing a n...
Freshwater Shrimp Tank Guide (4 Beginner Aquarium Shrimp)
A group of cherry shrimp search for food in the substrate.
A shrimp tank is something every aquarist should have. These little guys are awesome.
Not only are they fun to watch, busily scurrying around in...
Fish Tank Lighting (What is PAR?)
When aquarists get serious about growing plants, I mean really serious, like reefer serious, they will inevitably get into discussions about PAR.
What is PAR?
PAR stands for Photosynthetically Active Rad...
Planted Nano Tank (Getting Started)
The Artful Ecosystem
An expertly planted nano tank is a true work of art.
Gazing at these mini fish tanks transports you into a miniature world where tiny fish and shrimp scurry about looking for algae a...
Betta Fish Bubble Nest (How Betta Fish Breed)
At some point, your male betta fish will build a bubble nest.
This is a good thing, it means your betta is comfortable in his tank and is ready for a mate.
Why Do Betta Fish Make Bubble Nests?
Bettas...