Care Guides

CO2 for planted tanks: do you actually need it?

Do you need CO2 for a planted aquarium? An honest look at when pressurised CO2 helps, when liquid carbon is enough, and when you can skip both.

Cloudy or green aquarium water: causes and fixes

Why aquarium water turns cloudy white or green, what each colour tells you, and how to fix the cause instead of chasing it with quick treatments.

Nano tank stocking: what fits in a 5 to 10 gall...

What actually fits in a 5 to 10 gallon nano aquarium: honest stocking ideas for bettas, shrimp and small fish, plus the gear a small tank needs.

Setting up your first planted tank

A step-by-step guide to setting up your first planted aquarium: substrate, light, ferts and easy plants that will actually grow for a beginner.

Choosing aquarium lighting for a planted tank v...

How to choose aquarium lighting for a planted tank versus a fish-only tank: what live plants really need, and how to light fish without feeding algae.

Best aquarium filter for a 10, 20, 29, or 40 ga...

How to pick the right filter for a 10, 20, 29 or 40 gallon aquarium: turnover targets, HOB vs canister choices, and the media that keeps water clear.