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How to Hatch Japanese Rice Fish eggs

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

A beginner-friendly step-by-step guide on how to successfully hatch fish eggs (specifically Japanese Rice Fish / Medaka) and raise the fry

How to Create a No-Filter Nano Shrimp Tank

Sun, Nov 5, 2023

A beginner-friendly step-by-step guide on how to create a no-filter nano shrimp tank including materials and common mistakes

How to drip acclimate aquatic animals

Wed, Nov 1, 2023

Drip acclimation is a great method to safely introduce aquatic animals to your current aquarium water. This method is suitable for all types of animals.

How to safely acclimate fish to your aquarium using float acclimation

Mon, Oct 30, 2023

The floating / pouring method is a great alternative to drip acclimation and ensures slow and safe acclimation of your animals.

How to Prepare Wood for Use in an Aquarium

Wed, Jun 14, 2023

Learn how to prepare wood before putting it in your aquarium, using either dry or pre-soaked aquarium safe wood.

Japanese Rice Fish (Medaka): Ultimate Care Guide including Diet and Troubleshooting

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Japanese Ricefish (Medaka) care guide. Medaka are popular pet fish due to their small size, hardiness and active but friendly behavior.

Panda Garra: Ultimate Care Guide including Diet and Troubleshooting

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Panda Garra (Garra flavatra) are small tropical freshwater fish that love eating algae and biofilm, helping to keep your tank clean.

Nerite Snail: Ultimate Care Guide including Diet and Troubleshooting

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Nerite snails are popular aquarium pets because they help keep the tank clean from algae and can't breed in freshwater, which prevents operpopulation.

Cardinal Tetra: Ultimate Care Guide including Diet and Troubleshooting

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Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon axelrodi) are freshwater fish that thrive in tropical and originate in South America. Learn everything about how to care for them.

Goldfish: Ultimate Care Guide including Diet and Troubleshooting

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Ultimate beginner-friendly goldfish care guide. Goldfish (Carassius auratus) are freshwater fish that thrive in cold water and originates in China.

How to Prepare Oak Leaves for Use in Aquariums

Tue, May 30, 2023

A beginner-friendly guide on how to prepare oak leaves before using them in an aquarium as a food and tannin source

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How to Find the Best Aquarium Air Stone for Your Needs

Sun, May 7, 2023

An air stone is a device commonly used in aquariums to improve oxygen levels in the tank. We explain how to choose and install the best air stones for you.

Everything You Need to Know about Aquarium Water

Mon, May 1, 2023

Learn everything you need to know about using and maintaining healthy and clean water in your aquarium, including troubleshooting most common problems.

Ultimate Guide to Aquarium Lighting

Mon, Mar 20, 2023

A beginner-friendly guide to choosing the perfect aquarium light for your needs. Learn about different types and characteristics of aquarium lights.

How to Find the Best Aquarium Substrate for Your Needs

Thu, Feb 9, 2023

A beginner-friendly guide to choosing the perfect aquarium substrate for your needs.

How to Cycle an Aquarium - Nitrogen Cycle and Troubleshooting Explained

Mon, Jan 23, 2023

A complete cycling and troubleshooting guide on how to cycle your aquarium. Understand how the nitrogen cycle works and what to do when something goes wrong.

How to Find the Best Aquarium Tank for Your Needs

Mon, Jan 2, 2023

A beginner-friendly guide to choosing the perfect aquarium tank for your needs covering everything from material, shape, size to cost etc.

How to Set Up a No Filter Aquarium

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

A beginner-friendly step by step guide to setting up a no filter aquarium. The goal is to create a fish tank that is as low-maintenance and -tech as possible.

Monosolenium tenerum: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Monosolenium tenerum is a submersed and emersed moss plant that originates in Asia and can be found in humid, shady and nitrogen rich soil.

Blyxa Japonica: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Dwarf Asian Grass (Blyxa Japonica) is a popular aquarium plant due to its lush green/golden color, grass-like appearance and bushy growth.

Brazilian Micro Sword: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Brazilian Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis) is a popular aquarium plant because it resembles grass and forms beautiful thick carpets when planted in groups.

Amazon Frogbit: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Amazon Frogbit is a free-floating plant that is native to lakes, ponds and slow-flowing rivers. It's suitable for all aquariums and can be placed on the surface

Pogostemon helferi: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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If the Amazon Sword plant is shooting out stems or is flowering, it is a sign of health and happiness.

Large Amazon Sword: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Large Amazon Sword is a submersed and emersed rosulate plant that originates in South America and grows on the banks of rivers.

Marimo Ball: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Aegagropila linnaei is a type of algae also called "Marimo ball" when sold in a ball shape. They are especially suitable for aquariums with shrimp.

Ludwigia sp. 'Super Red': Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Ludwigia palustris is a popular highlight aquarium plant due to its lush red color that is easier to achieve than with most other red plants.

Water hedge: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Alternanthera reneckii mini is very popular in aquascaping for its bright red color and compact, bushy form. Best placed in the fore- or middle ground.

Dwarf Anubias: Ultimate Plant Care and Growth Guide

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Dwarf Anubias is a popular aquarium plant because it's robust and easy to care for. Its small size and slow growth make it suitable for the fore-/middle ground.

Everything you need to know about aquarium backgrounds

Sun, Nov 6, 2022

2D or 3D Aquarium backgrounds are a great way to enhance the look of your tank. We take an in-depth look at the available options, pros/cons and installation.

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