Here you’ll find dedicated guides about anything related to aquascaping your aquariums from aquatic plants, substrates, and decor ideas to tank setups, rockwork, and expert knowledge. On this page, beginners and experts alike will find articles with creative ideas that can take your tank to another level. Even better, we don’t limit this section to freshwater setups — reef tanks and other saltwater setups are also covered.
In this comprehensive guide to dwarf hairgrass care, we delve into the intricacies of cultivating and maintaining this quintessential carpet plant. While the dwarf hairgrass may seem straightforward to care for at first glance, mastering its nuances is key to achieving thriving growth and a visually stunning aquascape.
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? The media’s used for polishing, after all, wouldn’t it be too sharp? Can it hurt your bottom-dwellers?
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?
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.
I wish someone had told me how to handle my first hammerhead and save me all the time I spent researching it.
It’s understandable why so many fishkeeping enthusiasts want to have bamboo within their aquascape. But there’s a flaming debate on whether you can put bamboo in a fish tank and if it’s safe for your fish. Yet this plant looks just mesmerizing, giving that impression of a small Chinese forest. But does it want to be in your aquarium? If so, how to put it in there, would it sink?
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 covering everything.
Read this before using super glue in your aquariums. It’s understandable if you think that using glue around fish is a bad idea. However this article will teach you how to safely use glue from our extensive research and own personal experience while aquascaping.