Kevin, Author at ZenAquaria

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 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...

The Best Fish For a 5 Gallon Aquarium (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)

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...

Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (Practical and Fun)

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. I've included some of my favorite aquarium gear, and...

Best LED Aquarium Lights (For Planted Tanks)

Kevin

Aquarium Lighting, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

A strong (with photosynthetically active radiation) aquarium light is one of the most important pieces of equipment for planted tanks. Plants use photosynthesis to make food from light. If ...

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 (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,. ...

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