Water Parameters

Should You Use Activated Carbon in Your Planted Tank? A Balancing Act

Activated carbon is a popular filtration media in aquariums, known for its ability to remove dissolved organic matter, odors, and certain...

What test kits should I buy for my aquarium or planted tank?

In this article we talk about what kits you should buy when setting up and maintaining a planted aquarium.

Should I use cuttlebone (calcium carbonate) for my snails in my aquarium?

The short answer is no. If you are: Doing frequent and large enough water changes with clean water Your water chemistry (GH/KH) is where...

Should I use RO/DI water in my aquarium, and what is it?

It is safe to say that most people use their tap water in their aquariums and probably couldn't tell you what's in it. The main...

Neocaridina Shrimp in Planted Aquariums

I fell in love with shrimp a few years back and started doing research on them. Everyone said things like, "You can't keep neos in a...