Guides, tutorials and reference to help you get more from your aquarium.
A practical guide to setting up a biotope aquarium from Mexico and Central America: water parameters, hardscape, iconic species and temperament management.
Milky water in the first weeks after setup scares many beginners, but it is almost always a normal bacterial bloom. Here is what to do, what to avoid and when to really worry.
A complete guide to aquarium water tests: the 6 key values, the comparison between strips and liquid reagents, and the best kits for every budget.
A practical guide to setting up a biotope aquarium from Mexico and Central America: water parameters, hardscape, iconic species and temperament management.
Milky water in the first weeks after setup scares many beginners, but it is almost always a normal bacterial bloom. Here is what to do, what to avoid and when to really worry.
A complete guide to aquarium water tests: the 6 key values, the comparison between strips and liquid reagents, and the best kits for every budget.
How light works in the aquarium, what Kelvin, colour rendering and intensity mean, and how to set a balanced photoperiod for healthy plants and fewer algae.
A step-by-step guide to building a DIY glass aquarium: from the plan to calculating glass thickness, from siliconing to the final leak test.
Discover the differences between the Iwagumi style and the Dutch style: history, compositional rules, plants, fish and a practical comparison to choose your ideal aquarium.
A complete guide to building balanced nutrition for aquarium fish: types of food, a weekly menu, and mistakes to avoid for their wellbeing.
A guide to the Lake Tanganyika biotope: alkaline, hard water parameters, typical rock and shell setups, and the fascinating behaviour of Shell Dweller cichlids.
An uncommon yet fascinating approach: recreating a European stream in an aquarium with fresh, well-oxygenated water and often overlooked native species. Here's how to set it up correctly and in compliance with regulations.
The story of Pierre Brichard, the Belgian naturalist and explorer who brought Lake Tanganyika cichlids into the global aquarium hobby, through fieldwork, exports and books that became references for the hobby.
A portrait of Oliver Knott, one of the most recognised German aquascapers: a personal style, spectacular layouts and an intense teaching activity that has helped spread aquascaping across Europe.
A portrait of Christel Kasselmann, German botanist and author of the reference work on aquarium plants: her fieldwork, her books and her legacy for the hobby.
A portrait of George Farmer, the British aquascaper known for his planted aquariums and his intense educational work spanning magazines, videos and workshops. A profile covering style, community and educational content.
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