What is the Walstad Method? The Walstad Method was created by Diana Walstad as a way to create a natural planted tank. Diana Walstad is a renowned ecologist, who originally published the method in...

Black beard algae is a type of red algae that plagues freshwater and marine aquaria. It is commonly referred to as Brush algae because of its soft, fuzzy, hair-like filaments that grow attached...

Once you have decided to start your own shrimp tank, choosing your starting shrimp can be equally exciting as it is frightening. There are so many different species that it can easily confuse...

Keeping a planted tank is a dream of many hobbyists. However, it can also be very challenging because you have to know such things as: lighting requirements; the chemistry within the water that...

Buying an Axolotl is a commitment that should be approached with careful thought and consideration. This is not a temporary pet, when properly cared for, they can live up to 10 years and...

Duckweed is one of the worst and best floating plants in the aquarium hobby. Some people absolutely hate Duckweed with a huge passion because it is a very invasive plant and can be a...