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Author Kevin

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.

Albino bushynose catfish in planted tank.

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

Kevin
Algae, Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank
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 defin...
Planted Nano Shrimp Tank

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

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

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

Kevin
Aquascaping, Planted Tank
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 ...
Planted betta bowl setup.

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

Kevin
Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank
The goal of this article is to show you how to setup 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 betta bowl, let...
Female betta and male betta fish together.

Female vs Male Betta Fish (Which is Better to Keep?)

Kevin
Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish
Betta fish (Betta splendens) have become one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. And for good reason. Betta fish are colorful, easy to keep, and have attitude. In almost any pet store, bet...
Endler males surrounding a female in a planted tank.

12 of the Easiest Fish to Care For (#11 is surprising)

Kevin
Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish
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...
Close up image of an aquascape

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...
Cherry shrimp in a planted tank.

Cherry Shrimp Care Guide (What To Consider)

Kevin
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...
Harlequin rasboras in planted tank.

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...
Red male betta fish at bottom of tank.

Betta Fish Care (Tips to Keep Your Fish Alive)

Kevin
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...
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