How Much Light Do Aquarium Plants Need? (The Simple Guide for 2025)
It should be the easiest question in the entire hobby, yet it’s the one that causes the most confusion and …
Essential Low-Tech Equipment & Setup
The #1 Mistake People Make with Aquarium Algae Control (Are You Making It?)
It’s the moment every new aquarium owner dreads. You look at your beautiful, tranquil underwater world, and you see it. …
How to Clean Rocks for an Aquarium (A Complete & Safe Guide)
You’ve found the perfect rocks. Maybe you bought them from the store, or perhaps you found some beautiful, natural stones …
How to Lower Aquarium pH Naturally (A Safe, Beginner’s Guide)
If you’ve started to research the water in your aquarium, you’ve probably run into two little letters that cause a …
Does Your Aquarium Heater Need a Plastic Guard? The Complete Answer.
You’ve spent a lot of time, effort, and money making your aquarium a beautiful home for your fish. You’ve picked …
The Ultimate Guide to Substrate for a Low Tech Planted Tank (2025)
So, you’re ready to build your first planted tank. You have the perfect aquarium picked out, and you’re dreaming of …
The 10 Best Fish for a Low-Tech Planted Tank (2025 Guide)
You’ve done it. You’ve chosen the perfect tank, you’ve set up your substrate and hardscape, and you’ve watched your first …
Aquarium Size & Shape: A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Tank (2025)
As a consultant specializing in freshwater ecosystem design, the most critical error I see beginners make happens before a single …
The Nitrogen Cycle in a Low-Tech Aquarium: Your #1 Stress-Free Guide
Let’s have an honest chat about the nitrogen cycle in a low-tech aquarium. For so many beginners, this term is …
Low-Tech vs High-Tech Planted Tank: The Complete Guide (2025)
Hey there, fellow fish keeper. Let’s have a real chat. If you’re anything like I was when I first started, …
