Livestock

Keeping dwarf shrimp in planted tanks

June 08, 2022 7 min read

This article explains how to keep ornamental dwarf shrimp such as Neocaridina and Cardina species in a planted tank. It examines how to balance the needs of both planted tanks and shrimp.

Important water parameters for fish in planted tanks

March 06, 2022 3 min read

What water parameters to look out for when keeping fish, shrimp and other livestock?

Best schooling fishes for planted tanks

February 03, 2020 2 min read

What types of fish are best for planted tanks? Which are good shoaling species? What should I avoid?

How to add CO2 safely to your planted aquarium

February 03, 2020 1 min read

How do we add injected CO2 to a tank safely without harming fish, shrimp and other livestock?

Does injecting CO2 harm fish?

February 03, 2020 2 min read

Many aquarists have the concern that injected CO2 harms fish and other livestock. Lets go into the details.

Do fertilizers hurt livestock?

January 31, 2020 2 min read

Does adding fertilizers affect the health of shrimp / fish/ other livestock? What are things to look out for when keeping sensitive livestock?

8 Best Algae Eaters for your planted tank

January 31, 2020 3 min read

These are 8 popular algae eaters. They consume different types of algae and I go through the pros and cons of each.

Will copper from fertilizers hurt my shrimp or fish?

January 10, 2020 1 min read

Shrimps are sensitive organisms generally, with CRS strains and higher grade shrimp being more sensitive than RCS & neocaridinas. Most commercial fertilizers do not have enough copper to affect them.