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8 Best Aquarium Soil & Intert Substrates for a Planted Tank

January 7, 2021March 3, 2019 by Momchil


Updated: 15th of October, 2020

To flourish, freshwater aquatic plants need a good source of light and an extensive palette of nutrients.

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Categories Aquascaping, Freshwater Aquarium, Gear Help 22 Comments

🌱 How to Grow a Thick Dwarf Hairgrass Carpet in 4 Weeks

October 15, 2020January 10, 2019 by Momchil

Having a beautiful carpet plant in your aquarium is a must if you’re aiming for a professional-looking aquascape.

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Categories Aquascaping, Freshwater Aquarium 22 Comments

The Honest Truth About Black Diamond Blasting Sand Safety in Aquarium

January 15, 2021August 21, 2018 by Momchil


Revised: 2020-09-14
That black sandblasting sand will look amazing under your aquatic plants, right? But is Black Diamond blasting sand planted tank-safe? What about your fish?

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Categories Aquascaping, Freshwater Aquarium, Saltwater Aquarium 35 Comments

Where (and How) to Find Driftwood for Your Aquarium?

September 27, 2020July 22, 2018 by Momchil

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?

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What Are Some Aquarium Safe Yet Durable Paints?

August 26, 2020July 20, 2018 by Momchil

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.

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Categories Aquascaping, Freshwater Aquarium 6 Comments

Essentials When Looking After a Hammerhead Coral (+Tips)

August 26, 2020July 17, 2018 by Momchil


I wish someone told me how to handle my first hammerhead and save me the time spent in researching.

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Truths & Myths About Lucky Bamboo in the Aquarium

January 8, 2021July 5, 2018 by Momchil

It’s understandable why so many fishkeeping enthusiasts want to have bamboo within their aquascape.

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Categories Aquascaping, Freshwater Aquarium 22 Comments

How To PERMANENTLY Get Rid Of Black Algae In Your Aquarium?

August 26, 2020June 28, 2018 by Momchil

Here’s a scenario for you: You take care of your aquarium by the book but suddenly there’s a strange black fuzzy growth that’s now covering everything.

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Categories Aquascaping, Freshwater Aquarium, Water Care 70 Comments
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