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Guides and stories for planted-tank keepers.
Pros and cons of aquarium cover
While setting up a new tank, many hobbyists wonder if it's better to have an open aquarium or cover it with a glass lid. Both solutions have advantages and disadvantages. In this article we will try to analyze both option to help you make the right decision.
“Versatile” is the best word to describe this small unassuming plant. Yet of all the aquatic plants this is the only plant that can transition very well into a nice carpeting plant, a background plant and it can even be trimmed to form a hedge or a bush for midground purposes. It can even be grown for accent or as a focal point.
Being a fish keeper means that from time to time we need to struggle with various fish diseases caused by introducing sick fish or plants to the aquarium or by unfavorable environmental factors. It's good to read about eventual fish diseases that may occur in your planted tank in case of their real development. Today we are going to introduce you to gas bubble disease which is caused by environmental conditions.
When to use quarantine aquarium
Have you ever wondered what are the causes of snails plague in the aquarium or why fish catch diseases while being closed in well-maintained fish tank? Usually such situations take place because of external circumstances such us newly purchased fish or plants. If you want to avoid unpleasant struggling with unnecessary issues, read this article to know how to set up a quarantine tank!
Aquaristics is a very broad subject. More and more people are passionate about breeding aquarium fish, setting up marine or freshwater tanks. However, many people, even those who are not big aquarium enthusiasts, would like to have a nice tank in their apartment or business. Such a well-arranged aquarium, with a richly equipped interior, vegetation, water creatures and decorations, is a great, natural decorative element, often captivating its observer with vivid colors and a magical atmosphere.
Today we'd like to show you another beautiful plant that can be grown in the planted tank successfully. If you haven't heard of the African fern yet, look into our brief article how to care for this stunning plant.
We are sure that among CO2Art community there are a lot of people fascinated with biotope aquariums. And there is nothing strange about this because creating an impressive and well-functioning biotope aquarium is not an easy task. The most popular biotopes are South African lakes biotope and of course South America black waters biotope although recently setting up the Asian style biotope aquarium is gaining popularity, specially reflecting the South East Asia underwater world. Let's see what plants, fauna and arrangement we need to replicate the natural habitat in the best way.
Later or sooner every fish keeper will have to face the disease of the tank's inhabitants. Neon tetra disease is a disease that mainly affects the muscles, less often the internal organs of the fish's body. It is caused by parasites of the genus Plistophora. Among aquarium fish, tetras and carp are the most vulnerable, although it occurs in many fish species.
The great gifts for aquarium owners
Sometimes it happens that our friend has a birthday or we simply draw somebody's name in Christmas gifts exchange in the office. And we want to give somebody something useful, something which our friend will enjoy. Then it's worth to think about the passion, the hobby.
Say hello to Bucephalandra bibilis!
If you're looking for a plant suitable for the middle part of your aquarium, this plant species may be an excellent choice. Today let's take a closer look at Bucephalandra bibilis which is a very decorative, impressive aquatic plant.
The best CO2 levels for an aquarium
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the single most vital nutrient for plant growth. In fact, it constitutes 50% of a plant mass. Therefore, a low level of CO2 in your aquarium water will reduce the plant growth in it. The benefits of adding carbon dioxide in planted aquarium has become very popular among aquarists. CO2art is dedicated to providing their customers with convenient kits as well as to meet the rising demand.
African Biotopes- amazing underwater world on the hottest continent
Biotope aquarium- reflection of the natural environment caught in the fish tank. That’s a maximal short definition of this term. Today let’s get closer to African biotopes which have been gaining in popularity in recent years.
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