Riparium Plants That Grow With Their Roots in the Water
A riparium grows plants above the waterline with their roots dangling into the tank, like a riverbank. The easiest plants for it, how to mount them, and how they help water quality.
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How to Cycle a New Aquarium (Fishless Cycle, Step by Step)
New tank syndrome kills more fish than anything else. How the nitrogen cycle works, how to do a fishless cycle with an ammonia source, how long it takes, and how to know…
Can Crayfish Live With Fish?
Crayfish are fascinating and full of personality, but they're opportunistic predators and escape artists. When they can share a tank with fish, when they can't, and how to set them up.
Best Substrate for a River Tank: Sand, Pebbles, or River Rock
Real rivers have layers: sand in the slow spots, gravel and smooth stones in the current. How to choose and layer substrate for a natural-looking river tank that's safe for bottom dwellers.
Amano Shrimp vs. Cherry Shrimp: Which Belongs in Your Tank?
Two of the most popular freshwater shrimp, with very different strengths. Size, algae eating, breeding, water needs and tank mates compared.
Keeping a Tank Warm (and Breathing) During a Power Outage
When the power goes out, fish face two threats: falling temperature and falling oxygen. What to do in the first hour, how to keep a tank warm without power, and what to…
Hillstream Loaches: Care Guide for Fast-Water Tanks
Hillstream loaches are built for fast, cool, oxygen-rich water, which makes them perfect river tank fish. Temperature, flow, tank size, food and tank mates.
Assassin Snails: The Pest-Snail Fix That Actually Works
Assassin snails eat bladder, ramshorn and trumpet snails. How fast they work, how many you need, what water they like, and how to keep them from going lazy.
How to Adjust pH in a Riparium Without Shocking Your Tank
Learn how to adjust pH in a riparium safely: check KH first, change pH gradually, and avoid shocking your fish and shrimp.
How to Clean Aquarium Plants
Having an aquarium can be a wonderful experience that adds to your decor. The soothing sounds of water and watching fish can help calm anxiety, promote relaxation, and lower blood pressure. But…
Should a Chameleon Share Its Tank With Fish, Frogs or Crabs?
Chameleons should live alone. Here's why fish, frogs, crabs and other lizards don't belong in a riparium, and what a chameleon needs instead.
River Tank EcoSystem Owners Guide
This is a digital copy of the Owner’s guide and Installation guide This was the largest size available from Finn Strong Designs, Inc at the time. Original Retail price I paid was…