Tag: Buce
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So-Called “Magic Seeds” and The Carpet Seed Scam — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Have you ever seen carpeting plant seeds for aquariums being advertised online? If so, be cautious of spending your money on these “magic seeds.” Unfortunately, they are more than likely falsely advertised products. Although they seem like a cheap and easy shortcut to getting a beautiful, carpeted…
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Fishkeeping — Buce Plant
If you asked me why I bought my first freshwater aquarium, I could give you plenty of reasons. I could talk about the health benefits of watching aquarium fish or the appeal of a statement tank as a conversation piece, but the innate appeal of fishkeeping is intangible and hard to explain. Aquatic environments…
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How to Keep a Discus Aquarium — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) Often known as the “king of aquarium fish,” discus earn their title through their gorgeous colors, patterns, and variations. Particular strains of them are highly sought after, and some can easily reach a price of hundreds of dollars for just one. Even though this species of fish is so beautiful, they…
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Aquascaper’s Guide to an Algae-Free Tank — Buce Plant
Written by: Gracie Mandel Algae, (or as some of our British friends pronounce it “Al-Guee”), is a pain that almost every aquascaper or aquarium-keeper in the hobby will experience at one point. You invest your time, money, and patience into building a beautiful landscape of aquarium plants and animals, just to be bombarded the unexpected nuisance…
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How to Prevent Aquarium Plant Melt — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) It is very common for planted aquarium keepers to experience the leaves of their aquatic plants turning brown and translucent, which is also referred to as “melting.” This can be discouraging to some, especially those new to the hobby. However, the process of a few leaves melting on newly added plants…
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6 Types of Aquarium Pests (& How to Get Rid of Them!) — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) Have you ever encountered tiny unknown (and unwelcome) creatures crawling around inside your aquarium and wondered what they were? It’s a pretty common sight to see in established planted aquariums, especially planted shrimp tanks. While most of these little critters are harmless (and actually beneficial to the tank), there are some…
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8 Tips for Your First High-Tech Aquarium — Buce Plant
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) It is easy to get so carried away in the excitement of decorating your planted tank that you neglect to build a foundation for a sustainable setup. In particular, going the high-tech route can be particularly unforgiving, especially if utilizing demanding aquatic plants (in the hobby, ‘high-tech’ refers to the use…
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5 Popular Freshwater Fish for Planted Aquariums — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) In aquascaping, adding freshwater fish is the final touch that make your aquascape thrive with life. Now that you have finished your masterpiece of an aquarium, it’s time to add its inhabitants! If you’re on the lookout for popular aquarium fish to add to your planted tanks, here are 5 options that would…
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All About Anubias Aquarium Plants — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) If you’ve never kept aquarium plants before and you’re looking to start your first planted fish tank, Anubias is an excellent choice for a starter plant! It’s also a favorite plant to the most experienced aquascapers because of its versatility. Anubias is a popular plant for planted fish tanks due to…
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Best Plants for a Freshwater Shrimp Tank — Buce Plant
Written by: Gabe (saltwateraquariumblog.com) If you’re interested in freshwater aquariums or becoming an aquarist, it is important to recognize the benefits of freshwater aquarium plants and what they can do for the inside of your tank. Not only will plants add greenery and aesthetics to your tank, but they can help keep it clean,…