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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.

Small planted tank with neon tetras

Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (What we really want)

Kevin
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...
Betta Fish in Planted Tank

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...
Best plants for betta fish

Best Plants for Betta Fish (Almost Unkillable Plants)

Kevin
Betta Fish, Live 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 aquarium plants that are practically un-killable. Not only that, b...
Foods for baby betta fish and aquarium fish fry.

Unusual Betta Fish Food (Vinegar Eels & Worms)

Kevin
Betta Fish, Live Food
Growing your live food cultures for betta fish is not difficult. Usually, all you need is a small container and some substrate or bedding to reproduce the worms or nematodes you plan to feed your fish,. ...
Aquarium algae

How to Get Rid of Algae in Fish Tanks

Kevin
Algae, Aquarium Lighting, Aquarium Shrimp
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...
Blue and red betta fish

Betta Fish Names 900+ (Best Betta Names For Your Feisty Fish)

Kevin
Betta Fish
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). But, choosing the perfect name can be tricky becaus...
Cherry shrimp planted tank

Freshwater Shrimp Tank Guide (The Top Beginner Aquarium Shrimp)

Kevin
Algae, Aquarium Shrimp, Planted Tank
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...
Nano aquarium light for planted tank

Fish Tank Lighting (What is PAR?)

Kevin
Aquarium Lighting, Aquascaping, Planted Tank
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...
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