Algae are a plant like organisms that requires 3 things; light, water and nutrients. It is for a fact that algae exist in every single aquarium. It is a sign of a healthy and aquarium. However, in excessive amount, this tends to be a headache for most aquarists. On this article we will learn the causes of Algae, how to control them and some of the most common Algae. Causes of … [Read more...] about 11 Ways to Control Algae
Nature Aquarium
Takashi Amano Father of Nature Aquariums
Whenever we talk about nature aquarium, we can't help but to also talk about Takashi Amano. Takashi Amano is a known designer, photographer, and aquarist. He was considered to be the father of nature aquariums. Born in 1954 in Niigata, Japan, Takashi was born with extra ordinary photography and artistic gifts. He traveled around the world to capture images of untouched … [Read more...] about Takashi Amano Father of Nature Aquariums
How To Set Up Your Own Fresh Water Nature Aquarium
Setting up an aquarium is no easy task. For others, it takes more than just putting water to the aquarium, attach the filter and put the fish. What we are going to discuss is how to setup a nature aquarium in a cheaper way. Other aquarist might have a different method but it is almost the same. This article is just a suggestion. So let’s begin. 1. Decide on the size of … [Read more...] about How To Set Up Your Own Fresh Water Nature Aquarium
6 Highly Recommended Aquarium Substrates
Aquarium substrates are the materials that you are going to use at the bottom of your aquarium tank. It is where the plants grow. If you are planning to have a good nature aquarium, you must consider the substrate that you are going to use because it affects the chemical composition of water, filtration system, aesthetc appeal, and of course the organisms inside your nature … [Read more...] about 6 Highly Recommended Aquarium Substrates
7 Reasons Why Turn Your Aquarium to Nature Aquarium
Using artificial plants seems easier to maintain instead of using real live plants. Well actually it is easier to set up as well, but that’s just it. Nature aquarium however will give you far more than that. Some of the reasons are as follows: 1. Growing live plants inside an aquarium is more exciting especially if successful. If you love to see your plants growing, … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Turn Your Aquarium to Nature Aquarium