As a board-certified fish veterinarian, I am well-versed with the important role a plant-specific substrate plays for supporting aquarium plant growth. Rather than using sand or gravel, these ...

Keeping your fish happy and healthy doesn’t just mean making sure to feed them the proper amount and maintaining the correct water temperature for them to swim in. Giving them an attractive, ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

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 ...

A home aquarium becomes more than just a fish tank when it’s alive with vibrant greenery. Aquatic plants not only make your aquarium look stunning but also play an essential role in maintaining water ...

Here’s the first thing to understand about the growing hobby of aquascaping: It’s not about the fish. Bit players in a far larger drama, fish are mere decorative details for aquascapers who blend art ...

Drinda Jacobson of Joshua also keeps a 65-gallon rimless tank, in addition to her 95-gallon version. The fish are Congo tetras. Luis Navarro, lives in Houston, created a lush composition of Java fern ...

Here is everything you need to know about the best aqua plants that can be added to the fish tanks and aquariums to beautify them. Aquariums are often looked at as decorative pieces in homes. However, ...

The identity of Earth's first flower has long vexed botanists. A new interpretation of an old fossil adds to the evidence that they may have come from the water. This article was published in ...