When transitioning from regular fish-keeper to aquascaper, there are some things to keep in mind. Aquascaping is an art in itself and it goes beyond just keeping an aquarium at home.
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15 Aquascaping Profiles to Follow on Instagram
The art of aquascaping is getting more and more recognition these days. New aquascaping brands and companies are emerging and advanced aquarists are slowly transitioning to the aquascaper status. There’s a lot to learn but more to take inspiration from.
Read articleHow Much Does it Really Cost To Create an Aquascape Aquarium?
You’ve finally decided: you want to build an awesome aquascape, like the ones you see in the most popular aquascaping contests. You’re an expert at fishkeeping or maybe you’ve just purchased your first aquarium ready to be filled with water and stocked with tropical fish and plants.
Read articleAquascaping Interview with Jurijs Jutjajevs
Following our series of aquascaping interviews, we recently had a chat with Jurijs Jutjajevs, the face of German Aquascaping, and talked about his current activities as a professional aquascaper, his future plans and a lot more.
Read articleAquarium Driftwood Used in Aquascaping: Hardscape Essentials Part 3
This article is the third and final of our series where we have been taking a look at the elements of hardscaping in greater detail. In part 3 we will look at how driftwood is used in aquascaping. We will look at common types of driftwood used, ways of using driftwood in the Nature Aquarium, the relationship between driftwood and aquascaping rocks, how to prepare aquarium driftwood for your aquascape, and finally some tips to prevent driftwood from floating!
Read articleEHEIM Classic External Canister Filter: A Quick Overview
If you are looking for a tried and tested, reliable filter, then you will not go far wrong by choosing an EHEIM Classic External Filter.
Read articleA Guide to Keeping and Growing Aquatic Moss
There are so many ways to use aquatic moss in your aquarium and mosses should definitely be an area that you have really planned for in your aquascape design. Mosses spread, so if you are looking for a floor or featuring covering plant, then considering the use of an aquatic moss is a great start.
Read articleAquascaping Rocks: Planted Aquarium Hardscape Essentials Part 2
This article is the second in our new series where we will look at the elements of hardscaping in an aquascape in greater detail. In part 2 we will look at types of aquascaping rocks commonly used nowadays, techniques using rocks to create aquascapes, and finally a look at the Iwagumi layout.
Read articleHow To Take Better Photos of Your Planted Aquarium
Aquascaping and aquarium photography (and photography in general) have one main area in common: they are both art forms that can take a lifetime to perfect. Remember that even the great Takashi Amano was working, until his death, to perfect his skills in both.
Read articleHow To Deal With Aquarium Algae
Having aquarium algae is, unfortunately, just a fact of life. Aquariums do need some algae, but too much and it can be a potential hazard to fish and other plant life. As with many areas of life, finding the balance that works for your particular aquarium is the key to success.
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