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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.
What betta fish need

What Do Betta Fish Need? (A Quick & Easy Guide)

by Kevin

Betta fish (Betta splendens), also known as Siamese fighting fish, are one of the most well recognizable tropical aquarium fish in the world. Betta fish have risen through the ranks and achieved a position comparable to goldfish and guppies in … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish
Snail infestation in planted aquarium

How To Get Rid Of Snails In Aquariums

by Kevin

So, you bring home some aquatic plants, maybe you check them for snails, and then you place them in your fish tank. Everything looks great. Then, a couple weeks later, the snail-pocalypse starts; your tank is covered in small snails … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Snails, Planted Tank
Best Fish for 10 Gallon Tank

The Best Fish For a 10 Gallon Aquarium (#6 Can Fly?)

by Kevin

A 10 gallon aquarium might be the most popular tank size in existence. You can think of a 10 gallon tank as the Honda Civic of aquariums—practical and widely available. The reason that 10 gallon tanks are so poplar (according … Read More

Categories Aquarium Fish, Planted Tank
Spiderwood Aquascape Example

Spiderwood Aquascape (With Low Light Plants)

by Kevin

There are only a few types of aquarium safe wood commonly used in aquascapes, and spiderwood is one of those woods. Spiderwood, also known as azalea roots or rhododendron roots, is a type of aquarium driftwood popular with aquascapers. Spiderwoods … Read More

Categories Aquascaping, Planted Tank
Dragon stone aquascape with live plants.

How To: Dragon Stone Aquascape For Betta Fish

by Kevin

If you are new to aquascaping, or new to using dragon stone in an aquascape, this article will show you, in 12 easy steps, how to create a head-turning design in a 5 gallon tank using dragon stone. I find … Read More

Categories Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank
Sealed ecosphere

DIY Ecosphere: How to Create Your Own (And What Might Be Inside!)

by Kevin

What is an ecosphere? The general definition of an ecosphere is a closed planetary ecological system, consisting of all living organisms and their environment. But, in this article we are talking about a jar filled with creek water, not an … Read More

Categories Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Jar Aquarium
Albino bushynose catfish in planted tank.

Best Algae Eaters For Freshwater Aquariums (From 2-100+ Gallons)

by Kevin

If scraping algae off your glass makes you sad, consider getting an algae eater for your aquarium. I’m not saying that your algae eater will keep your tank perfectly clean and clear of algae, but they definitely help keep the … Read More

Categories Algae, Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank
Planted Nano Shrimp Tank

Nano Shrimp Tank Aquascape in a Jar (No Filter, No CO2)

by Kevin

What is a nano shrimp tank? In the freshwater aquarium hobby, a nano tank typically refers to a jar, bowl, or rectangular aquarium ranging in size from 2 gallons to 10 gallons. But, the term “nano tank” is not a … Read More

Categories Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank
Cave aquascape in 5 gallon aquarium.

How To: 5 Gallon Aquascape with a Cave (No Filter, No CO2)

by Kevin

The purpose of this article is to show you, step by step, how to create a captivating cave aquascape in a 5 gallon tank. Caves have an aura of mystery. This aquascape tutorial seeks to convey that sense of mystery … Read More

Categories Aquascaping, Planted Tank
Planted betta bowl setup.

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step Tutorial with Live Plants)

by Kevin

The goal of this article is to show you how to set up a betta fish bowl that isn’t a tiny, polluted prison for your fish. Before we dive into a step by step guide to creating your own planted … Read More

Categories Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank
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