In the previous article we have discussed the importance of CO2 fertilization. We also have discussed the methods on how to dissolve the CO2 in the water. But where can we get CO2 if the commercial CO2 are not locally available? There are 3 other ways on how to fertilize the aquarium with CO2. Though it cannot really replace the effectiveness of the commercial pressurized … [Read more...] about CO2 Fertilization
Fresh Water Aquarium
Benefits of Moss Tank
Moss tank is a kind of planted tank that consists of mostly varieties of mosses and is becoming popular to some planted tank hobbyists. Moss fits best if you want to create a forest like effect or if you want to have a low maintenance foreground plant. Mosses can also be used in breeding tanks especially for egg layers like tetras who doesn't take care of thier eggs. This … [Read more...] about Benefits of Moss Tank
Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps For Your Nature Aquarium
Freshwater aquarium shrimps are very useful in nature aquariums. They give some essential benefits that can make your fresh water aquarium move to a higher level of hobby. Breeding and using shrimps in aquarium has become popular when Takashi Amano a renowned photographer and aquarist used Caridina multidentata in his aquarium projects. Since then many people adopted the … [Read more...] about Freshwater Aquarium Shrimps For Your Nature Aquarium
Red Cherry Shrimp
The Red Cherry shrimp is the result of selective breeding of Neocaridina heteropoda. It started in Germany and later spread in the US. This shrimp is very undemanding and will actively breed in ideal conditions. It is advisable to put this shrimp in an aquarium or planted tank without predators. These shrimps are also algae eaters but due to their small size, they are not … [Read more...] about Red Cherry Shrimp
10 Highly Recommended Fishes For Planted Aquariums
There are several fishes that are recommended for planted aquariums. These fishes have proven to be very nice and effective in planted tanks. They don’t rearrange the aquariums and most often they swim together. There are times; they breed naturally in planted tanks especially when conditions are right. They stay small in size and are really pretty to look at. 1. Neon … [Read more...] about 10 Highly Recommended Fishes For Planted Aquariums