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Planted tank

Planted tanks are my second passion.
Here I cover low-tech (no CO2, easy plants) and high-tech (CO2 injection, fertilizing schedules, trimming). I also show you how to fight algae without nuking your plants.

Maintenance / Planted tank / Plants

How to Quarantine and Disinfect Aquarium Plants

Updated: June 6, 2026
How to Quarantine, Disinfect, and Sterilize Aquarium Plants

At first, when you purchase plants for planting in the aquarium, you may be wondering whether there is something to be done before introducing the plants in the tank. Of course there is: You have to quarantine and sterilize the plants before usage regardless of

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Freshwater shrimp / Maintenance / Planted tank

Shrimp Safe Plant Fertilizers

Updated: June 6, 2026
Shrimp Safe plant fertilizers

Today we will be talking about shrimp safe plant fertilizers. In this article, we will discuss the best fertilizers for aquarium plants which are equally safe for shrimp. You might be surprised, especially if you a beginner aquarist, but you cannot use any plant fertilizer

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Freshwater shrimp / Planted tank

CO2 in a Shrimp Tank

Updated: June 6, 2026
CO2 in a shrimp tank

Today I would like to touch a very delicate topic – CO2 in a shrimp tank. The point is that a lot of aquarists have had to settle with the knowledge that carbon dioxide or CO2 is extremely unsafe for shrimp. Is it so or not?

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Planted tank

Top 5 Substrates For Planted Aquariums.

Updated: June 6, 2026
Top 5 Substrates For Planted Aquariums.

Let’s talk about the top substrates that you can find right now. The first thing I should mention is that the substrate is absolutely crucial. It plays an essential role in the eco-system of your planted aquarium. The substrate is the source of nutrients for

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ABOUT ME

Aquariumbreeder (Shrimp and Snail Breeder) logoHi everyone! I’m Michael and this is the place where I nerd out about shrimp. So, if you are interested in getting into this hobby or just want some extra tips and tricks, well this is the right place for you. On this blog, I share all the things I learn about shrimp breeding as I go. 

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