Infusoria is the best first food for the frys that are too small to eat baby brine shrimps or crushed flake food. They are easy to obtain as they naturally exist in your aquarium. They don’t foul the water like flake or other live foods. Their small size and natural movement is attractive to small … Read more
Dwarf Sagittaria (Sagittaria subulata) is a popular aquatic plant commonly used in freshwater aquariums, especially in planted tanks and aquascapes. Here’s an overview of this plant: Scientific Classification Scientific Name: Sagittaria subulata Common Names: Dwarf Sagittaria, Narrow-leaf Sagittaria Family: Alismataceae Origin: Eastern North and South America (native to coastal regions) Characteristics Size: Typically 5–15 cm … Read more
I like to use floating plants during initial set up of a new aquarium. They can absorb nutrients from water column thus preventing algae growth. However, too many duckweed can block the lights which is essential for the plant growth. Sometimes, it can take over your aquarium. You can remove them manually with fish nets. … Read more
Italian are used in my Angle fish tank to block the sights from aggressive angels to milder angels Vallisneria Spiralis, AKS Italian Vals, are excellent background plants. They do well in just about all water types and lighting. Italian vals can grow up to two feet tall. You can cut the leaves to any height … Read more
Windowsills offer plenty of sunlight for aquatic plant. It’s a great place for a small aquarium if space is limited. It’s self sustainable. The sunlight provides the energy for the algae grow which feed the aquatic animals, such as snails, shrimps and small fish. Here is my mini-aquarium at my south facing window. The aquarium … Read more