Bigger is easier – I’ll die on that hill! Here I talk about tank sizes, shapes (long vs tall), glass vs acrylic, and why a 5-gallon is harder to keep stable than a 20-gallon.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a vital nutrient for aquatic plants. Nonetheless, many aquarists do not want to bother with CO2 systems. Instead, they use so-called “Liquid carbon” as an alternative. But can liquid carbon truly be considered a viable substitute? Unfortunately, it cannot! Most aquarium
Every aquarist has experienced a time when their plants just wouldn’t grow in one tank and thrive in others. In reality, this is not something unusual. All our aquariums are unique, and this uniqueness is also rooted in Liebig’s Law of the Minimum. Liebig’s
Every aquarium enthusiast, whether a beginner or a veteran, may run into issues when trying to grow aquarium plants, treat their diseases, etc. To find a way out of such situations, it is crucial to understand the fundamental basics of why our plants grow, how
If you’re new to the aquatic plant-growing hobby, then you’re probably at least heard of fertilizers (and root tabs in particular), even if you may not be all that familiar with them. Many aquatic plants derive most of their nutrients from the substrate (root-feeders) and
“What is brackish water?” you may ask. Brackish water aquarium is a unique and special type of aquarium as it is neither regular freshwater nor saltwater. Simply put, this is a mix of saltwater and freshwater ecosystems in an enclosure. In nature, brackish water forms
An aquarium is a special enclosure or well-designed structure used to confine and display aquatic organisms, i.e. live plants and animals such as fish, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles. The two main materials for making aquariums are acrylic (plexiglass) and glass. These materials have varying characteristics
In this article, I have put together the list of the most popular aquarium plants that can grow in brackish water tanks. So, if you want to know the details and numbers, it will help you out. It took me a lot of time to