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I remember when marimo moss balls were super hard to find - it was like they vanished overnight. Apparently, the issue was zebra mussels, which led to an import ban to prevent the spread of an invasive species. That ban got lifted, and I managed to snag one on a whim during a visit to my local fish ...

I've been searching for a specific book that I think would be really valuable for my aquarium project. It's called Culturing Live Foods: A Step-by-Step Guide for Culturing One's Own Food for the Home Aquarium, written by Mike Hellweg. The problem is, it comes with a pretty hefty price tag - over ...

I'm a big fan of specialized books, like Anton Lamboj's work on west central African Cichlids - they offer a depth of knowledge that's hard to find elsewhere. If I could go back in time, I'd grab an early edition of William T Innes's book - it's full of innovative ideas from a pre-technology era ...

Not online resources or YouTube tutorials. I'm talking about actual books, the kind you can hold in your hands and display on a bookshelf.

I recently acquired the first two volumes of the Baensch Aquarium Atlas, and I'm currently on the hunt for a reasonably priced copy of Volume 3. While browsing ...

I think it's better to have more than one way in and out so that a fish doesn't get trapped by an aggressor, that way they can just swim out the other side if they feel threatened.

I've got to say, I've found a siphon gravel vacuum to be a game-changer, although I do know a regular turkey baster can also do the job, I just find this one so much more effective.

Limiting feedings is key. A betta will eat as much as it can, whenever it can. In an enclosed space like your tank, there's no guarantee she won't catch all the daphnia quickly. You already have her in a spacious tank for a betta, with plenty of live plants and decor to explore. Plus, she gets live ...

When I clean the glass, I just use a paper towel during water changes, that's it. Beyond that, if you're dealing with algae, there's likely an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.


I was also taken in by the promise of an easy fix. My tank was overrun with pest snails, so I brought in ...

When I clean the glass, I just use a paper towel during water changes, that's it. Beyond that, if you're dealing with algae, there's likely an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.


Relying on an animal to tackle tank maintenance is often a letdown, as they can't address the underlying ...

To be honest, I think we're putting too much faith in animals to solve our algae problems. The most effective algae cleaners are still us. While an animal might help a bit, the results will likely be underwhelming. And let's not forget, these animals have their own needs - they might outgrow our ...