Tag: Buce
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Common Fish Diseases and How to Treat Them — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) Just like people or any other living animal, fish get sick too! It’s common for aquarium fish to catch an illness when they’re stressed or living in poor conditions. Unfortunately, not many hobbyists see the signs of sickness until it’s too late. When you notice your fishy friends aren’t doing…
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How to Get Rid of Black Beard Algae in the Fish Tank — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) Have you ever encountered this ugly black fuzz growing on the tips of plant leaves or on your aquarium’s hardscape? If so, it’s most likely Black Beard Algae (BBA), also known as Black Brush Algae. Out of the many types of algae that we see in freshwater fishkeeping, black algae in…
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How to Grow Utricularia Graminifolia (UG) — Buce Plant
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) The Utricularia Graminifolia carnivorous plant (UG) can be a mystifying subject. It’s a highly sought after foreground plant featuring grass like leaves that create a lawn of carpet. This carnivorous plant is like an aquatic grass, with thin stalks growing from roots that spread horizontally by sending out runners. The species of…
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7 Things I Wish I Knew About Aquascaping — Buce Plant
Written by: Curtis from Team BP Feeling overwhelmed with all the information about aquascaping? We’ve all been there. Aquascaping can seem daunting at first, after all, you’re going to be responsible for maintaining an entire ecosystem. If you are looking for general guidance on creating your first successful tank, keep reading! Through incorporating ideas from…
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How to Adjust pH in the Freshwater Aquarium — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) So you’ve started your planted tank and unfortunately for some reason, nothing is thriving. You buy a test kit and test your water to find that the levels in your aquarium are not right, especially the pH levels. Looking for ways to lower or increase the pH of your planted aquarium…
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Heterandria Formosa Habitat Aquascape — Buce Plant
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Heterandria formosa is the smallest live bearing fish and one of the world’s smallest vertebrates in general. Native to shallow planted areas at the water’s edge, they are a perfect fit for my pond-style aquascapes. Membership in the Poeciliidae family makes the species a relative of guppies and mollies, although much…
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The Walstad Method Tank Guide — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) What if I told you it’s possible to set up a natural planted tank that does not require regular water changes or even a running filter once established? To many aquarists, this just sounds like a pipe dream, but it’s actually quite easy to achieve! You just have to create a…
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How to Prevent Cryptocoryne Melt — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) Have you ever noticed the leaves of your Cryptocoryne plant turning brown/yellow before it becomes completely translucent? That is what’s known as “Crypt melt.” It is when the leaves of the aquatic plant start dying and decaying while underwater. This is a very common occurrence among almost all species of Cryptocoryne in the aquarium hobby,…
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Top 10 Easy Fish for a Beginner’s Planted Tank — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) For many aquascapers, the fauna is what completes the aquascape. After taking the time to completely set up, plant, and cycle the aquarium, it’s finally time to add some real movement. With so many fish species with different care requirements, where do you even begin when deciding? For those that are…
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Stocking Considerations for Planted Aquariums — Buce Plant
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Some of the discussions involving aquascaping border on the esoteric (debates about the dry-start method and ‘siesta periods’ come to mind), but nearly everyone can relate to the subject of stocking a planted aquarium with livestock. To me, stocking a tank is a treat for a job well done, as one…