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Best Plants for Shrimp Tanks That Double as Natural Baby Hideouts

Best Plants for Shrimp Tanks That Double as Nat...

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Shrimp are some of the most fun and fascinating creatures to watch in a freshwater tank—but if you’ve ever tried breeding them, you know how quickly baby shrimp can disappear....

Best Plants for Shrimp Tanks That Double as Nat...

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Shrimp are some of the most fun and fascinating creatures to watch in a freshwater tank—but if you’ve ever tried breeding them, you know how quickly baby shrimp can disappear....

Duckweed 101: How to Grow It Fast Without a Mess

Duckweed 101: How to Grow It Fast Without a Mess

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Duckweed is the ultimate love-it-or-hate-it plant in the aquarium world. Tiny, floating, and fast-growing — it’s either your best friend or your worst nightmare. But here's the thing: when grown...

Duckweed 101: How to Grow It Fast Without a Mess

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Duckweed is the ultimate love-it-or-hate-it plant in the aquarium world. Tiny, floating, and fast-growing — it’s either your best friend or your worst nightmare. But here's the thing: when grown...

Scaping 101: Using the Golden Ratio for a Jaw-Dropping Aquascape

Scaping 101: Using the Golden Ratio for a Jaw-D...

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If you've ever looked at a planted tank and thought, “Wow, that just looks right,” there’s a good chance the scaper was using something ancient and powerful: the Golden Ratio....

Scaping 101: Using the Golden Ratio for a Jaw-D...

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If you've ever looked at a planted tank and thought, “Wow, that just looks right,” there’s a good chance the scaper was using something ancient and powerful: the Golden Ratio....

How Hard Water Affects Plant Growth (and What to Do About It)

How Hard Water Affects Plant Growth (and What t...

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When it comes to growing healthy aquarium plants, most people think about lighting and fertilizers—but water hardness is just as important (and way more overlooked). So what is hard water,...

How Hard Water Affects Plant Growth (and What t...

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When it comes to growing healthy aquarium plants, most people think about lighting and fertilizers—but water hardness is just as important (and way more overlooked). So what is hard water,...

🐌 Are Snails Good or Bad for Planted Tanks? (Here's the Truth)

🐌 Are Snails Good or Bad for Planted Tanks? (He...

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If you've ever spotted a tiny snail cruising across your glass, you’ve probably had one of two reactions: “Aw, cute!”or“Get out of my tank!” Snails get a bad rap in...

🐌 Are Snails Good or Bad for Planted Tanks? (He...

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If you've ever spotted a tiny snail cruising across your glass, you’ve probably had one of two reactions: “Aw, cute!”or“Get out of my tank!” Snails get a bad rap in...

Why Java Fern is the Perfect Plant for Beginners and Low-Tech Tanks

Why Java Fern is the Perfect Plant for Beginner...

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If you're just getting into planted tanks or you're running a low-tech setup with no CO₂, there’s one plant that should be at the top of your list: Java Fern...

Why Java Fern is the Perfect Plant for Beginner...

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If you're just getting into planted tanks or you're running a low-tech setup with no CO₂, there’s one plant that should be at the top of your list: Java Fern...