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.
Tank Care
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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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
How to Clean Aquarium Rocks
Cleaning aquarium rocks is a tedious and messy task that no one wants to do. However, if you want your River Tank looking its best, it needs to be done periodically. Also,I…
Liveaquaria Reviews
When deciding to keep a home aquarium for the first time, there are many different options available for each product you will need. From the tank and filters to even the fish…
Best Aquarium Thermometer: Which Kind to Trust, and Where to Put It
Which aquarium thermometer to trust, why cheap probes read within about 1°C, and where to mount them so the reading matches your tank.
How Often Should You Change Aquarium Water? Let Your Tank Set the Schedule
Learn how often to change aquarium water, how much to swap, and how a test kit can set a schedule that fits your tank.
Best Fish for a 55-Gallon Tank, and the Popular Picks That Outgrow It
Which fish fit a 55-gallon tank as adults, which popular picks outgrow it, and what to do when one gets too big.