How to Pick the Best Substrate for a Planted Aquarium We are back with Part 3 of the Getting Started with Aquarium Plants series. Today’s article will explore the topic of tank substrates. Substrat is the “soil” or ground at the bottom of an aquarium. It is what many living plants require to grow roots … Read more
Top 10 Betta Fish Plants for Your Aquarium Looking for a way to take your betta fish tank to the next level? Give live aquarium plants a try. Aquatic plants not only purify water from fish waste but also create a natural habitat for your betta. In the wild, Betta splendens are commonly found in … Read more
5 Easy Plants for Goldfish Aquariums Goldfish are notorious for munching on or digging up aquatic plants, which is a shame because live plants are both beautiful and beneficial, capable of consuming the toxic chemicals produced by fish waste. We’ve discovered several species of plants that are easy to care for and durable enough to … Read more
How to Use Airline Accessories in Your Aquarium Aquarium air pumps are quite easy to use – just connect the pump to the air-driven device (like a sponge filter) using some airline tubing and plug it in. What accessories do you need for your airline? Continue reading to learn five common parts of an airline … Read more
Care Guide for Freshwater Angelfish – The Feisty Angel of the Aquarium Angelfish are a very popular fish because of their long and majestic fins, spirited personalities, and ease of breeding. To learn more about this unique cichlid, we sat down with master breeder Dean, who has successfully kept them for the past 40 to … Read more
How to Care for Hornwort in Aquariums and Ponds Hornwort is a popular aquatic plant for both fish tanks and outdoor ponds because of its fluffy-looking stems, extremely fast growth, and ability to consume excess nutrients from the water. Find out about the care and maintenance requirements of Hornwort to determine if it is the … Read more
Our 5 Favorite Aquarium Plants That Everyone Should Try It can be overwhelming to try to purchase live aquatic plants online. There are so many species and different care requirements. Aquarium Co-Op strives to offer a carefully curated selection that includes the most difficult and hardiest plants. However, it is sometimes nice to talk to … Read more
How to Ship Aquarium Fish in the Mail In a previous article, we talked about how to breed and sell aquarium fish to help offset the costs of your aquarium hobby. Selling to a local fish store is much easier because you can safely transport the animals yourself, but if you do not have any … Read more
5 Best Tank Mates for Betta Fish Betta fish are known to be fierce fighters, especially towards their own species, but did you know you can add tank mates to their aquarium? Yes, depending on your betta’s personality, he or she can peacefully cohabitate with other fish and invertebrates. However, make sure their aquarium is … Read more
Is Nitrate Good or Bad for Your Aquarium? If you search online for information about nitrate in fish tanks, many articles immediately pop up to warn you about the dangers of high nitrate and the best methods for lowering it. How much nitrate can be considered to be dangerous? What if nitrate is so dangerous, … Read more