How I Set Up My First Planted Tank (And What I Wish Someone Had Told Me)
I’m looking at a large 55-gallon tank sitting in my garage that my friend was about to throw away and I said, “What could go wrong?” Yeah, famous last words.…
Five Aquascaping Styles I’ve Actually Used in My Classroom (And Why Three of Them Nearly Broke Me)
I’ve always got excited about teaching projects and then realised I had committed too much of myself. That’s basically been my relationship with classroom aquascaping. I began with one…
How to Remove Dead Leaves From Aquarium Plants Without Making a Mess
It’s easy to look at those brown or yellow leaves decorating your aquarium plants and decide to leave them be for now. After all, there’s no need to stress your…
Aquarium Plant Supplements and Whether Extra Additives Are Worth the Money
Walk into any aquarium shop and you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve stumbled into a chemistry lab’s marketing department. Bottles upon bottles of every imaginable supplement promising faster growth, healthier…
Water Changes in a Planted Aquarium and How Often You Actually Need Them
Arguably no topic causes more debate and argument amongst aquarists than water changes in planted aquariums. One website will tell you to change 50% every week, another that you never…
Japanese Planted Aquarium Styles and What Makes Them Different From Everything Else
When searching for aquarium inspiration online, it doesn’t take long to come across photos of aquariums that look effortlessly beautiful. Perfect even spreads of mosses extending into the distance, stones…
Caulerpa in a Saltwater Tank and Why Some Countries Have Banned It
Many people who have spent time on saltwater aquarium forums or watching YouTube videos about marine tank setups are probably familiar with Caulerpa. Often touted as one of the best…
How to Plan an Aquascape Layout Before You Spend Any Money
Planning Your Layout Before Spending Any Money If you ask me what makes the difference between an aquascape making somebody thousands of pounds happy and thousands of pounds poorer, the…