Cleaning aquarium stones: how to prepare them safely
Rocks in your aquarium are a bit like furniture in your living room: they add ambiance, character, and complete th...
Blog: Aqua Scaping
Which substrate do you choose for your aquarium: gravel, sand or soil?
Choosing your first aquarium substrate feels a bit like choosing the flooring for your house: carpet, laminate, or ...
Aquascaping mistakes for beginners
You probably know the feeling: you enthusiastically start your first aquascape. You buy rocks, plants, maybe even ...
How to make a nano aquascape?
They're cute, fit on your desk, and make you feel like you have your own little piece of the Amazon at home: nano a...
These are the most well-known aquascape styles
If you're just starting out with aquascaping or already have some experience, you might be wondering what styles ex...
The Walstad method for the aquarium
Are you a beginner in the aquarium world and looking for a user-friendly way to create a beautiful aquarium? Then ...
The 15 best beginner plants for your aquarium
Starting an aquarium is difficult enough, and the plants in it don't make it much easier. For a good start, you do...
Which substrate is best for my aquarium?
When you're shopping for your first aquarium, you're often asked: "Do you want a plant substrate?" To which I often think, "Is that really necessary?" We've researched it for you and gathered all the answers in this blog post about substrate and aquariums!
Can an aquarium exist without plants?
An aquarium without plants is possible. The most important factor is the conversion of ammonium and nitrate. This can be achieved with an aquarium filter and/or aquarium plants. However, make sure there are plenty of hiding places and good filtration if you choose not to have plants.
Which aquarium plants need little light?
Aquarium plants can make your aquarium shine or make it look like a battlefield. Fortunately, plants don't have to be so difficult to care for. With less lighting, plants grow more slowly and generally do better... at least, if you have the right aquarium plants.
How many plants can fit in an aquarium?
It's always recommended to have at least one plant per 10 liters. However, you can also choose more or fewer plants. If you choose more plants, also provide more nutrients and CO2.
If you keep this equal to the quantity demanded by the plants, you can in principle add an unlimited amount of plants.
If you keep this equal to the quantity demanded by the plants, you can in principle add an unlimited amount of plants.
Optimize Plant Growth in Your Aquarium: 6 Ways to Increase CO2!
Adding CO2 isn't always necessary! There are other tricks you can use without buying an expensive CO2 system. Here are four tips for increasing CO2 levels in your aquarium and reducing your aquarium plants' CO2 needs without the use of a fancy CO2 system.
Why you should have real plants in your aquarium!
Real aquarium plants are good for the aquarium's metabolism; they break down waste products, nitrates, and phosphates. They also oxygenate the aquarium water. Fast-growing plants can also have an anti-algae effect.
