Last week we talked about some critter stocking ideas for teensy tanks, and most of these ideas included some kind of plants. … Read more

Every day it seems like we see smaller and smaller aquariums for sale. Small aquariums offer a lot of upsides, they can be a … Read more

Cryptocoryne or “crypts” is a genus name that is widely applied to a group of flowering plants native to Southern and Southea … Read more

Nothing can compare to a planted aquarium in the world of freshwater aquaria. It’s the equivalent of a reef tank versus a fis … Read more

The use of ultraviolet sterilization is very common in the world of marine aquariums and ponds, but less so in freshwater aqu … Read more

What is Daphnia? Daphnia, also known as “water fleas,” are a part of the family Daphniidae. “Daphnia” itself is a genus withi … Read more

What are Microworms? Microworms are a group of nematodes in the genus Panagrellus from the family Panagrolamidae. So, a bette … Read more

All plants and animals live within specific conditions and regardless of their habitat, temperature is one of the most import … Read more

Amazon Sword plants are one of the original, and best choices for the freshwater planted aquarium. Amazon Swords are not a si … Read more