The term ‘carpets’ are usually applied to shorter plants that spread across the soil surface using runners. The shorter, finer carpets usually require CO2 to grow well. Because they are small and grow at the substrate level, they tend to be furthest away from the light source and most of them spread faster and grow […]
Types of Algae Eaters If you are getting started in the aquarium keeping hobby, you’ll definitely need to purchase a few algae eaters for your tank to significantly reduce algae growth in your tank. Different algae eaters consume different forms of algae. The types of algae eaters vary from fish to shrimp to snails. Fish […]
As a beginner aquarium hobbyist, a question you likely will have is, “what is aquascaping“? Aquascaping tanks or “nature” aquariums are a beautiful aquarium style. Founded by Takashi Amano in Japan, its popularity comes from bringing a piece of nature into homes. Aquascaped aquariums are pieces of living art in the home. They are similar […]
Aquascaping with Jeff Miotke Part 1 hardscaping with Q&A
Aquascaping with Jeff Miotke Part 1 hardscaping with Q&A
Should you siphon your aquasoil substrate? Aquasoils like Mr Aqua, UP Aqua, Azoo, and other brands are now standard in many planted tank setups. Still, very few sources, if any, cover how to maintain aquasoil substrates for months or years after it is used. Many of the concepts here will apply to inert substrate tanks […]
Spend a few moments and see what some of the best aquascapers created within hours at Aquashella. Do not miss our galleries at these shows each year. Along with Oase and Tropica, we are proud sponsors of this important show. Thank you to Lifegard Aquatics for the lights at the Dallas 2021 show. Three more […]
Understanding TDS and how it can help you in aquascaping and your freshwater aquarium.
Is Activated Carbon, Purigen, de-Nitrate, and Poly Filters useful for planted aquascaped rimless aquariums?
An overview of water parameters for fish in your rimless aquarium. TDS: Total Dissolved Solids What makes up the TDS value matters infinitely more important than the value itself. 100pm of Calcium in water is relatively harmless, 3ppm of copper will kill most aquatic life. Dosing fertilizers in a planted tank will naturally raise the […]