Let me make something clear from the start.
Aquascaping
Here you’ll find dedicated guides about anything related to aquascaping your new aquarium. On this page, a beginner can get some creative ideas about different aquatic plants, substrates, or rockwork. We don’t limit this section to freshwater setups – reef tanks and other saltwater setups are also covered.
7 Common types of freshwater aquarium algae (illustrated)
There’s nothing more discouraging than waking up to see your aquascape in ruin.
18 Small Aquarium Plants for Nano Tanks
When you’re limited by the size of your tank, you’re forced to find creative solutions to the challenges you face.
How to Grow A Pothos Plant in an Aquarium?
As someone who loves nature, I’ve always felt inclined to fill my fish tanks with as many plants as I can, including house plants.
Can You Put Potted Plants in Your Aquarium? (+ Ideas)
In the past, I used to wonder if my life would be any easier without the struggles of aquascaping.
What’s the Best Place to Buy Aquarium Plants Online?
Finding the right flora for your fish tank can be a challenge.
How Much Gravel do I Need for my Aquarium? (Calculator Tips)
So you want to cover the barren bottom of your new fish tank with some pretty pebbles but have no clue what amount to get.
21 Live Saltwater Aquarium Plants for Your Aquascape
Live plants can add color to your aquarium, and also excel at purifying and oxygenating water to help improve the health of your system.
13 Red Aquarium Plants (+Some Purple & Pink Ones)
So the idea of an all-green planted tank bores you and you want to make your aquascape more colorful.
The 8 Best Live Plants for Goldfish Aquariums (Real Troopers!)
Let me guess: You want to spruce up your aquarium with some greenery but you keep hearing it’s impossible with your ever-hungry goldies.
Growing Java Fern: Care Guide & Plant Profile
Aquarium plants are not just for aesthetics; they also make your pet fish feel at home which reduces stress levels and helps with having balanced water parameters.
Best Rocks for Elegant & Risk-Free Decor in a Cichlid Tank
In their natural habitats, cichlids like to relax, breed, or hide in secluded places and that’s why they become timid, stressed, or aggressive if they have to dwell in a bare tank with no hideaways.
The 5 Best CO2 Regulators for a Stable Planted Aquarium
It’s no secret that aquatic plants need carefully regulated amounts of Carbon Dioxide to thrive.
The Best Coral Foods for Rapid Reef Tank Growth
Saltwater reef aquariums are the epitome of the hobby.
Best LED Aquarium Lighting for Reef Tank Corals (2023)
Looking after a reef tank at home requires dedication, profound knowledge, and having the right equipment.
9 Best Aquarium Fertilizers for THRIVING Aquatic Plants
Updated: 11/2021.
To impress with your planted tank you’ll likely need the help of commercial products.
17 Floating Aquarium Plants for Beginner Freshwater Aquarists
Did you know that a single aquatic plant can make a huge difference in your freshwater fish tank?
9 Best Planted Tank Substrates (Aqua Soil or Inert)
To flourish, freshwater aquatic plants need a good source of light and an extensive palette of nutrients.
🌱Dwarf Hairgrass Care Guide: DENSE Carpet in 4 Weeks
Having a beautiful carpet plant in your aquarium is a must if you’re aiming for a professional-looking aquascape.
Where to Find Natural Driftwood for Your Aquarium?
Driftwood can add some real character to a fish tank, making the aquascape look really professional. Do you often find yourself wondering where to find driftwood for aquariums in the wild and how safe would that be? Can you obtain it yourself, for free?
What Are Some Aquarium Safe Yet Durable Paints?
Painting things that go into the aquarium with your fish can be as tempting as it is scary. Why so many people proclaim Krylon Fusion aquarium safe? Surely, there are plenty of other similar products, such as Rust-oleum, for example.
Essentials When Looking After a Hammerhead Coral (+Tips)
I wish someone had told me how to handle my first hammerhead and save me all the time I spent researching it.
Truths & Myths About Lucky Bamboo in the Aquarium
It’s understandable why so many fishkeeping enthusiasts want to have bamboo within their aquascape.