Why you shouldn’t use normal soil in an aquarium

aquarium potting soil

There are a lot of articles out there already explaining how you can actually use normal soil in an aquarium. Let me lay that out for you: Yes, you can use regular potting soils, even soils from your garden, In your aquarium. However, it comes at a price. These soils are often teeming with various … Read more

The five best color gravel for fish tanks

Best color gravel for tanks

If you own an aquarium, gravel stone is an essential component because it has some excellent benefits. They may look like ordinary decorations, but they help the fish with nutrients and helpful bacteria. And they also keep the water healthier because it helps in the filtration process. So what are some of the best color … Read more

Is colored aquarium gravel safe?

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This is a great question that seemingly has not been addressed often online. I know because I looked it up when I started preparing this article. That in itself is strange given how often I’ve heard it asked before. It’s natural that people would be asking themselves this question. One begs to wonder why it’s … Read more

Picking the correct Aquarium Gravel or Substrate

What you put on the bottom of your aquarium might seem like a small task, Not something you really give much thought too. But the fact is gravel or any other substrate type proves to be absolutely essential when it comes to the cultivation of beneficial bacteria as well as the overall health of your … Read more