Aquascaping

Best LED Aquarium Lights (For Planted Tanks)

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 a light is...

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...

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...

Planted Nano Tank (Getting Started)

Kevin

Aquascaping, Live Plants

The Artful Ecosystem An expertly planted nano tank is a true work of art. Gazing at these mini fish tanks transports you into a miniature world where tiny fish and shrimp scurry about looking for algae a...