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Guides and stories for planted-tank keepers.

December 20, 2021

The Dark Side Of Fishkeeping: Inbreeding and Hybridization

Inbreeding and hybridazation of fish are a common phenomenum among breeders who look for more and more colorful varieties. Unfortunately this leads to serious problems in our animals' health.

December 16, 2021

Styles of Nature Aquariums

Nature Aquarium is a trend in the art of arranging planted aquariums. It was started by Takashi Amano - a Japanese photographer, a figure probably known to most aquarists. It was the Nature Aquarium that gave rise to the four main styles that are still in use today: Iwagumi, Ryuboku, Mizube and Ragwork.

December 13, 2021

Proper Trimming of Aquarium Plants

Trimming aquarium plants is the basic care procedure. The trimmed plants at the right moment of growth will repay us with an exemplary condition. If not cut or too rarely tended, they will rot in the lower parts and, as a result, we will lose our valuable species. Thanks to the appropriate trimming, we can form plants into various shapes.

December 9, 2021

Using Dirt On your Planted Aquarium

Before Takashi Amano revolutionized the planted tank hobby by introducing CO2 and before the introduction of “Aqua Soil”, hobbyists either use dirt capped with sand or just plain gravel. This was the old way but it does not mean that it’s wrong and the new way is better. It’s just another means of achieving the results of healthy plant growth.

December 6, 2021

Biosecurity in a home aquarium

In home aquariums, we often struggle with all kinds of diseases in our inhabitants. The consequences are often the usage of medicinal products, losses in stocking and worse condition of the plants. According to the principle that prevention is better than cure, it is worth finding out what the term biosecurity is.

December 2, 2021

Influence of temperature on the embryonic and later development of fish

Starting from the earliest stage of fish life, water temperature is a factor that has a huge impact on the first moments of a fish's life, as well as its subsequent development and existence.

November 29, 2021

5 floating plants that you can use in your aquarium

It happens that the lighting in the aquarium is too strong and needs to be shaded. This can be beneficial for fish - species that like less light exposure. In this case (and not only), floating aquarium plants work well. Which species are worth choosing? Here we present the list of 5 the most recommended floating plants by CO2Art Experts.

November 25, 2021

The ocellate river stingray- an impressive species in home aquarium

One of the most original and amazing fish that can be kept in an aquarium is the ocellate river stingray (Potamotrygon motoro). In its natural environment, it inhabits the waters and floodplains of South America. It is a real colossus of aquarium fish (and the largest aquarium stingray) - under good conditions its body can reach 60-80 cm in length! How to breed this unusual species of stingrays in an aquarium?

November 22, 2021

Easy aquarium plants for beginners

“Easy” in the planted tank hobby should mean less work, not less beautiful. This is especially true where Aquarium plants are concerned. There is quite a list of beautiful aquatic plants which when placed properly in a planted tank could be the focal point of the whole display. Though “Easy” means less work it does not mean you can neglect it.

November 22, 2021

In vitro aquarium plants - what are they?

In vitro aquarium plants can already be purchased in many pet stores. They are a great alternative to plants in baskets with mineral wool. As you might expect, they are gaining more and more followers, both among sellers and customers.

November 15, 2021

Aquarium salt- yes or no?

The use of salt in an aquarium is undoubtedly a controversial topic. Why? How many aquarists, so many opinions. On the one hand, aquarium salt has a group of fans and, on the other hand, many opponents who absolutely do not recommend using it in freshwater tanks.

November 11, 2021

Enjoy an aquascape in your office space

In the slightest chance that you haven’t heard of a planted tank yet, picture this; sitting on top of your office desk is a small 12-inch cube aquarium neatly scaped to look like a scene from a tropical jungle or an elegant medium size fish tank mounted on a wooden cabinet in a corner of your office space with a view that reminds you always of that time when you went fishing with your family when you were a little kid. So, you’re starting to think that having a small tank in your workplace or your home office is a good idea.

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In vitro aquarium plants can already be purchased in many pet stores. They are a great alternative to plants in baskets with mineral wool. As you might expect, they are gaining more and more followers, both among sellers and customers.

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