Planted Tank Lighting - How Long Should You Have Your Aquarium Light On For?
LED lighting Aquarium lights have two main functions; they brighten up your tank so you can easily see your fish and are crucial for healthy plant growth. LEDs are the best option for lighting a pl...
Planted Tank Substrates - Which Substrate is Best for Your Aquascape
Substrate Purpose: Substrate is added to the base of an aquarium primarily for appearance, a layer of substrate makes an aquarium appear more natural. Secondly, a layer of substrate can act as a me...
Aquascape in Direct Sunlight? - Where To Place Your Planted Aquarium
The rules for choosing where to place your planted tank are simple Where to place your planted aquarium is an important choice but not the be all and end all as some hobbyists will have you believe...
Popular Planted Tank Fish Options - Small, Medium and Large Aquascape Livestock
Pea Puffer - Pea puffers are great for small to medium species only aquascapes. Roughly 5 gallons per pea puffer is advised. These fun little fish have a lot of personality. Chilli Rasboras – These...
Importance of Fish Tank Lids – Build Your Own Rimless Aquarium Lid
Lid function A lid or hood serves the main purpose of stopping fish jumping out of your aquarium. Unfortunately, this is something you need to be prepared for when keeping fish. Certain species suc...
Aquascape Advice - Pros and Cons of Rimless Aquariums
Rimless Aquariums Most beginner fish tanks which are widely available at pet shops and online have a plastic lid, built in light and are normally part of a kit which include other equipment such as...