Kevin – ZenAquaria

Endler males surrounding a female in a planted tank.

If you are new to caring for fish in an aquarium or if fish seem to die on you for no reason, you might be wondering if some aquarium fish are easier to care for than others. The answer is that certain aqu...

9 Aquarium Plants That Will Make You a Better Aquascaper

Kevin

Aquascaping, Live Plants, Planted Tank

Aquascaping is the process of using aquatic plants, rocks, and driftwood, to design a “scape” or underwater scene to mimic nature, or simply please the eye. When designing an eye-catching aquascape, i...

Planted Tank Basics (How to Begin)

Kevin

Aquarium Lighting, Aquascaping, Live Plants, Planted Tank

Planted tanks can be incredible snapshots of nature in your home. But, they can also be little intimidating to setup. What kind of gravel or substrate is needed? Can an aquarium kit light grow plants? ...

Caring for Cherry Shrimp (A Practical Guide)

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Algae, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Cherry shrimp make excellent pets and are much easier to care for than people realize. In fact, in a planted tank setup, cherry shrimp require similar care and maintenance as a betta fish. Note: As an Am...

Best Fish For a 5 Gallon Tank (And Small Tank Benefits)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

5 gallon fish tanks make excellent aquariums. Don’t let someone convince you otherwise. I hear a lot of advice that goes something like, “for the price of a 5 gallon tank you could get a 10 gallon and h...

Betta Fish Care (Tips to Keep Your Fish Alive)

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Betta Fish, Fish Health

Proper betta fish care is not difficult but it does require paying attention to a few important factors. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page (at no extra...

Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (What we really want)

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Aquarium Lighting, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Whether you are buying for a friend or buying for yourself, this article aims to give you the best gift guide for aquarium lovers and fish tank fanatics. Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying ...

Example of a planted tank with adequate light.

Best LED Fish Tank Lights (Grow Plants Faster)

Kevin

Aquarium Lighting, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

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

Kevin

Betta Fish, Fish Health

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...

Fluval Stratum substrate with a java fern.

Best Substrate for Planted Tanks (Gravel & Sand)

Kevin

Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

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...

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