Truths & Myths About Lucky Bamboo in the Aquarium

Lucky Bamboo in a Planted Tank.

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?

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How Many Glofish Are Actually Recommended Per Gallon?

glofish school.

First of all, let me point out that the “inch per gallon” rule does not apply to Glofish. Moreover, that rule is not and will never be correct for any species of fish. Imagine putting a 10-inch fish in a 20-inch (10 gallons) tank. With good filtration, It will probably survive, true, but will it be happy?

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