Iron is an important micronutrient used by plants to produce chlorophyll, a green pigment that helps absorb light to make energy. Find out when and how much iron is needed in your planted aquarium.
A 10-gallon fish tank is one of the most common “starter” aquarium sizes because it’s small enough for an apartment, kid’s bedroom, or even your kitchen counter. If you’re not sure what kind of fish to get or how to design the tank, get inspired by our 7 favorite aquarium...
Looking to add live aquatic plants to your fish tank? Follow our beginner’s guide as we walk you step by step through the process of setting up your first low tech planted aquarium.
Most aquatic plants can absorb nutrients from both the water and the ground, but some species prefer one method over the other. If your plant is a “root feeder” that favors consuming from its roots, then we need to give it a nutrient-rich substrate or root tab fertilizers.
The adorable Corydoras catfish comes in hundreds of species with all different sizes, prices, preferred water parameters, and more. To help narrow down your options, read about our top 10 favorite corys that we can’t live without.
When it comes to raising baby fish, baby brine shrimp are one of the best live foods that money can buy. This nutrient-dense food maximizes the survival rate of fry and significantly speeds up their growth. Find out how to easily hatch your own batch of baby brine shrimp at...
Goldfish are notorious for munching on or digging up aquatic plants, which is a shame because live plants are both beautiful and beneficial. Thankfully, we’ve found several plant species that are not only easy to care for but also tough enough to stand up to your goldfish’s curious nibbling.
Gel food for aquarium fish is a unique addition to the hobby that goldfish aficionados, catfish enthusiasts, and fish breeders have come to love. Find out how to make a batch of Repashy gel food in only a few minutes.
You just planted your new cryptocoryne plant in the aquarium, and it looks perfect for the first few days. Then you notice that one by one, all the leaves are withering away and dropping off. This phenomenon is very common with crypt plants and is often called “crypt melt.”
Is there a brown or black substance that seems to collect like dust bunnies all over the floor of your fish tank? This dirt-like material goes by many names – such as mulm, detritus, and debris – and it’s a naturally occurring part of healthy aquariums. Keep reading as we...
One of the most common but hardest questions we get is “How many fish can I put in my aquarium?” because there is an infinite number of fish combinations we could recommend. To simplify things, let’s talk about the three factors that most impact your fish stocking levels and our...
Hornwort is a popular aquatic plant for both fish tanks and outdoor ponds because of its fluffy-looking stems, extremely fast growth, and ability to consume excess nutrients from the water. Learn about the care requirements for hornwort and whether or not it’s the right plant for you.
