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Kevin

Kevin is a betta fish keeper and planted tank enthusiast with over 16 years of experience as an aquarist. His mission with ZenAquaria is to help other aquarists experience the joy of fish keeping (and shrimp keeping) and the satisfaction of a well planted tank.
Thai micro crab sitting on a piece of driftwood in a planted tank.

How To: 2 Gallon Aquascape for Thai Micro Crabs (A Guide)

by Kevin

Thai micro crabs are fully aquatic freshwater crabs that can easily be kept in nano tanks. This article will describe my experiences keeping a group of six Thai micro crabs in a 2-gallon aquarium and how to set up an … Read More

Categories Aquarium Pets, Aquascaping, Planted Tank
A collection of various types of aquarium safe driftwood.

The Best Driftwood for Aquariums (A Beginner’s Guide)

by Kevin

Aquarium driftwood is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also provides several benefits for the inhabitants of your tank. Besides providing hiding spots for shy fish and invertebrates, the right kinds of aquarium driftwood also serve ideal surfaces for attaching rhizomatic … Read More

Categories Aquascaping, Planted Tank
Celestial Pearl Danio in a planted aquarium.

The Best First Fish For a Freshwater Aquarium

by Kevin

If you are planning on setting up your first aquarium, or if you have one set up but haven’t added fish yet, then you may be wondering, “which tropical fish are best for a first-time aquarium?” This article will answer … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish
Male vs female guppies explained.

Male vs Female Guppies (How to Identify Each By Color, Size, Shape & More)

by Kevin

If you are interested in breeding guppies, or if you already have baby guppies and want to know which ones are males and which are females, then this article is for you. Telling the Difference Between Adult Male and Female … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish
Aquascaping tips for beginners.

Aquascaping Tips (Don’t Make These Mistakes)

by Kevin

Don’t Buy Difficult Aquarium Plants If you are new to aquascaping, you might be tempted to buy the largest and most interesting aquatic plants you can find. Well, that usually doesn’t end well because a large number of aquarium plants … Read More

Categories Aquascaping, Planted Tank
New betta fish in a planted tank.

Bringing a Betta Fish Home (Quick Setup Guide)

by Kevin

What do you do when you bring a new betta fish home? This guide will help you take the right steps to properly set up your new fish for a long and happy life. Let’s get into it. Note: As … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Pets, Betta Fish
Small tank Aquascape with small fish and shrimp

Aquascaping Ideas That Don’t Suck (Which Style is Right for You?)

by Kevin

Easy Aquascaping Ideas Whether you are new to aquascaping, or looking for inspiration, this article will provide an overview of popular aquascaping styles, as well as step-by-step video tutorials of simple, small tank aquascapes. But, before we dive in, let’s … Read More

Categories Aquascaping, Planted Tank
Example of a planted tank.

Planted Aquarium Guide (Step-By-Step Tutorial)

by Kevin

How to Plan and Set Up Your Own Planted Tank Live plants will take your tank to the next level. Not only do live plants make a tank look better, but they also benefit the inhabitants of your tank by … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Lighting, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Live Plants, Planted Tank
Red cherry shrimp in a planted aquarium.

5 Gallon Shrimp Tank Tutorial (Live Plants & Guppies)

by Kevin

How To Set Up a 5 Gallon Planted Shrimp Tank A 5 gallon aquarium is the ideal size for a freshwater shrimp tank. This article will show you how to set up your own planted shrimp tank in 12 easy … Read More

Categories Aquarium Pets, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping
Axolotl in planted tank

7 Incredible Exotic Pets for Aquariums (#6 is Odd)

by Kevin

What Are Some of the Most Interesting and Most Exotic Pets that Can Be Kept in Aquariums? Maybe you are an experienced aquarist looking for something new, or a new fish keeper wondering what types of aquatic animals can be … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Pets, Aquarium Shrimp
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