Top Saltwater Fish IDEAS for Stocking a 5-Gallon Tank

Discover the best saltwater fish for a 5-gallon nano aquarium! From vibrant Trimma and Eviota gobies to the striking Flaming Prawn Goby, this guide offers 8 perfect stocking ideas. Learn how to maintain water quality, prevent evaporation issues, and create the ideal habitat for these small, beginner-friendly species!

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9 Live Aquarium Plants to Grow in a Sand Substrate


Growing live aquarium plants in a sand substrate is absolutely doable as long as you pick the right species. Sand is typically more compact than other substrates. This is sometimes cited as an obstacle for freshwater plants with weak roots. You can bypass that simply by choosing stem plants that feed from the water column or fertilizing with root tabs.

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7 Common types of freshwater aquarium algae (illustrated)

Green Hair Algae.

Algae growth in freshwater aquariums can be a frustrating ordeal for aquarists, leading to murky waters and unsightly tank conditions. Despite their nuisance, most algae species don’t directly harm fish, but they often indicate an imbalance in the tank environment. By understanding the causes of algae blooms and implementing proper maintenance practices, such as managing water and light parameters, aquarists can effectively combat algae overgrowth, come find out more.

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