Freshwater Aquariums

Best Plants For a Vibrant and Healthy Aquarium

Best Plants For a Vibrant and Healthy Aquarium

Live plants are a fantastic choice for your freshwater or saltwater aquarium. Plants create a more natural environment for fish, which helps them to feel safe and happy. Visually, plants can make an aquarium more attractive by adding color and texture. While you could opt for plastic plants, they don't offer as many benefits. Live plants naturally absorb nitrates and ammonia from the water and convert it into oxygen, keeping your tank clean and healthy for the fish. There are many varieties of aquatic plants that you can choose from, including floating plants, mosses, ferns, and more. Best Floating Plants...

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Freshwater Pufferfish Tank Requirements

Freshwater Pufferfish Tank Requirements

Pufferfish are freshwater fish that make great pets because of their large personalities. They love interacting with humans and closely resemble their owners. Puffer aquariums require specific environments, with precise water quality that you must monitor on a daily basis. Puffer aquariums must be maintained at an adequate temperature year-round, with a proper pH balance to ensure your fish stays healthy. Freshwater Pufferfish Tank Requirements The natural habitat of the freshwater pufferfish is important, such as the water quality and the size of your pufferfish aquarium. You must also equip your habitat with enough decorations to make your puffer happy....

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Freshwater Aquaria Introduction: A Guide to Selecting Fish for Your Freshwater Aquarium

Freshwater Aquaria Introduction: A Guide to Selecting Fish for Your Freshwater Aquarium

Starting a new aquarium can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming! There are many decisions that need to be made; tank size, filtration, heating, decor, lighting, and livestock choice all matter in the immediate and long-term health and well-being of your aquarium.  Determining species compatibility before adding them together is critical, both to save your time and money, and also to ensure the health and safety of your fish. In the beginning, it can be really difficult to know what can and can’t go together, but this article is kicking off a series of guides for you so...

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Bloom Where You're Planted with The 5 Best Aquarium Plants for Beginners

Bloom Where You're Planted with The 5 Best Aquarium Plants for Beginners

Creating the perfect habitat for your new aquatic friends is just as important as selecting the right species to fill your tank. Plants provide habitat enrichment, shelter, and filtration for your tank. You don't need to have a green thumb to care for these 5 best aquarium plants for beginners! Freshwater aquariums will thrive with a lush garden of exotic vegetation for your fishy friends to enjoy. 1.) Marimo Moss Ball Give your tank an Alice in Wonderland aesthetic with whimsical moss balls! These fun, little plants are among the easiest aquarium plants to care for. They're commonly sold as...

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Axolotls 101: How to Care for an Axolotl

Axolotls 101: How to Care for an Axolotl
The inquisitive, curious, always smiling axolotl is a fully aquatic amphibian that loves to hang out and constantly eat! If you have been thinking of bringing an axolotl into your home...

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