Shrimp Suddenly Dying
When several freshwater shrimp die within a short period, treat it as a water-quality or exposure problem until evidence points elsewhere.
Guides & advice
Aquarium Guides
Snails Escaping the Tank
Finding an aquarium snail above the waterline does not always mean something is wrong.
Algae Outbreak Guide
An algae outbreak is a rapid or persistent increase in visible algae that overwhelms the amount you normally tolerate in the aquarium.
High Ammonia Emergency
What to do in a high ammonia emergency: confirm the reading, reduce exposure fast, find the source, restore the biofilter, and prevent a repeat.
Low Oxygen Symptoms
Signs of low oxygen in aquarium fish, why dissolved oxygen drops, what to do in an emergency, and how aeration and surface movement prevent it.
Nature Aquarium Style
The nature aquarium style: composition and focal points, arranging wood and stone, layering plants, negative space, livestock and upkeep.
Dutch Style Aquarium
The Dutch style aquarium: layout principles, plant choice, colour and texture contrast, lighting, CO2 and fertilization, and regular trimming.
Iwagumi Guide
Build an Iwagumi aquascape: choosing and placing the stones, substrate slopes and depth, plant choice, lighting and CO2, and maintenance.
Jungle Aquascape
Create a jungle aquascape: hardscape structure, plant choice and layering, light, CO2 and nutrients, open space for fish, and trimming.
Nano Aquascaping Ideas
Nano aquascaping ideas: rock, driftwood and plant-focused layouts, creating scale and depth in a small tank, nano livestock, and easy upkeep.
Best Hardscape Rocks
Choosing aquascaping rock: inert stones versus those that change water chemistry, texture and scale, preparing rock, and building stable layouts.
Driftwood Types
Common types of aquarium driftwood and how they differ, choosing wood for your layout, preparing it, and handling tannins and biofilm.