Choosing the right substrate is one of the most common challenges beginner aquarists face. With so many options, it can be tough to make the right call. For instance, is gravel better than sand? Do ...

If you’ve ever owned a freshwater aquarium then you’ll know how beautiful they can look with real live aquarium plants. In this article, we’ll look at 21 Popular species of aquarium plants which are ...

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If you’re thinking of setting up an aquarium in your home, you may be wondering what kind of fish you’d like to have in your tank. Freshwater fish are a popular option since it can be easier for ...

At first glance, a pet fish is a piece of cake. Yes, they are very chill pets compared to dogs and cats, but setting up their environment is where a lot of people flounder (lol!). For this reason, we ...

Sharks are becoming a popular feature in home aquariums, but there’s a clear distinction between freshwater and saltwater species. Freshwater sharks aren’t “true” sharks; they are small fish with ...

https://doi.org/10.1899/09-024.1 https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1899/09-024.1 AbstractWe examined how substrate and complex hydraulic variables limit the ...