How to Keep Cherry Shrimp
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...
Gifts for Aquarium Lovers (Practical and Fun)
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)
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...
Best Substrate for Planted Tanks (Gravel & Sand)
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...
Freshwater Shrimp Tank Guide (The Top Beginner Aquarium Shrimp)
A group of cherry shrimp search for food in the substrate.
A shrimp tank is something every aquarist should have.
These little invertebrates are awesome.
Not only are they fun to watch, busily scurry...
Fish Tank Lighting (What is PAR?)
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...