Aquatic Care Guides

Expert insights on fish care, plant cultivation, and aquascaping techniques

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June 09, 2026

The Living Aquarium: A Guide to Using Aquatic Plants

Discover how aquatic plants transform aquariums — from natural filtration and algae control to stunning aquascapes. A complete guide to choosing, placing, and caring for live plants in your tank.

July 23, 2026

How to Set Up a Betta Sorority Tank: The Complete Guide

A complete guide to setting up a Betta sorority tank — covering minimum group size (5+ females), why tank length matt...

July 23, 2026

Top 10 Tetras for Planted Aquariums

Tetras are the perfect fish for planted aquariums. Discover our top 10 picks — all in stock — from the iconic neon te...

July 12, 2026

How to Set Up a Medaka Patio Pond In Australia

A medaka patio pond is a beautiful, low-maintenance way to keep fish outdoors. Learn how to choose a container, plant...

July 12, 2026

How to Acclimate Cold Water Fish for Outdoor Ponds

Goldfish and medaka are bred in warm overseas facilities — placing them straight into a cold outdoor pond can be fata...

July 12, 2026

How to Acclimate Fish Received in the Mail

Receiving live fish in the mail requires careful acclimation to reduce stress and improve survival. Follow our step-b...

June 16, 2026

Setting Up a Betta Tank the Right Way

After 10 years of trial and error, here's what we'd tell our younger selves about setting up a betta tank the right w...

June 15, 2026

Wild Betta Species Spotlight: Beyond the Common Betta splendens

The Betta genus has over 70 species — and most of them are nothing like the fish you see in pet stores. Discover five...

June 15, 2026

CO2 Injection 101: Is It Worth It for Your Planted Tank?

CO2 injection can transform a planted tank — but is it right for your setup? We break down how CO2 works, the differe...

June 15, 2026

How to Cycle Your Aquarium the Right Way

Cycling is the most important step in setting up a new aquarium — and the most skipped. Learn how the nitrogen cycle ...

June 15, 2026

The Best Low-Tech Aquatic Plants for Australian Beginners

No CO2? No problem. Discover the best low-maintenance aquatic plants that thrive in Australian tanks without CO2 inje...

June 15, 2026

Aquascape Styles Explained: Iwagumi, Dutch, and Nature Aquarium

Not sure which aquascape style suits you? We break down the three most iconic styles — Iwagumi, Dutch, and Nature Aqu...

June 15, 2026

The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Planted Tank

New to planted aquariums? This guide walks you through everything you need to get started — substrate, lighting, filt...

June 10, 2026

Natural Pest Control in the Aquarium: Let Nature Do the Work

Pest snails, Black Beard Algae, planaria, hydra — every aquarist faces them. Discover how to combat common aquarium p...

Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus) grazing in a lush planted aquarium — a natural solution for hair algae and black beard algae control.

June 10, 2026

Nature's Cleanup Crew: How to Combat Aquarium Algae Without Chemicals

Discover how to tackle the most common aquarium algae types naturally — using fish, shrimp, and snails instead of har...

June 10, 2026

Why Heat Packs Are Essential for Fish Transit in Winter

Shipping live fish in winter comes with real risks. Learn why we use heat packs to protect your tropical fish during ...

June 09, 2026

The Art of Botanicals & Tannins: Creating a Blackwater Aquarium

Discover how botanicals and tannins can transform your aquarium into a thriving blackwater ecosystem — with benefits ...