Tag: Buce
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Redfin Feature — Buce Plant
Written by: Team Buce Plant & Redfin Those looking to add some life and interaction into their home might consider getting a freshwater planted aquarium. As unique displays, they are perfect for all types or spaces – no matter how small. Setting up an aquarium is the perfect way to bring the beauty of nature…
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Low Tech Planted Tank for a Betta Fish — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) In this blog post, I’ll explain my thought process on setting up my recent planted betta tank. It had been a while since I last aquascaped a low-tech planted tank, and I decided to document the journey to share with you all. For this set up, I knew I wanted something easy…
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Japanese Rice Fish Care Guide — Buce Plant
People who enjoy keeping fish in their freshwater aquariums might find it challenging to find the perfect species. A school of Japanese Rice Fish or singular fish like gourami are an excellent choices. In this article, we will tell you about very beautiful and hardy ricefish. It’s a relatively easy fish species to keep, display vibrant colors,…
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How to Achieve Pearling Plants in the Aquarium — Buce Plant
Some time has passed after your aquarium light turned on and you notice something amazing: tiny bubbles (or pearls) sprouting from your aquatic plants. Pearling plants are nice to look at, but what makes them pearl, and is it healthy for your tank? Moreover, why would a plant suddenly start pearling, and is this a sign of…
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How to Grow Emersed Utricularia Graminifolia (UG) — Buce Plant
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Utricularia graminifolia (UG) is one of my favorite aquarium plants, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. For a while, it seemed to have a reputation as being difficult to grow, but it is increasingly shedding that mantle as more aquascaping hobbyists give it a shot. With its pristine and…
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How to Get Rid of Brown Algae (Diatoms) in the Fish Tank — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) If you have ever kept an aquarium, then chances are you’ve run into diatoms before. Diatoms are commonly referred to as “brown algae,” one of the most common forms of algae that we see in the fishkeeping hobby that usually forms within the first month of a new tank setup. In…
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How to Adjust Water Hardness in the Aquarium — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) Most aquascaping hobbyists have heard the importance of testing specific water parameters like Ammonia, Nitrate, and Nitrites. But when it comes to water hardness, many new aquarists don’t test for it, or even know it exists! Water hardness is a parameter that is commonly forgotten about, even though it can play…
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6 Tips for a Healthy Fish Tank — Buce Plant
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) Keeping freshwater fish, shrimp, and snails is different from raising other types of pets. Essentially, we have to maintain an entire ecosystem for them. Their fish tank is the world they live in, and it’s our responsibility to make sure everything is running smoothly in it. We have to keep many…
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Ways to Keep a Planted Tank “Pristine” — Buce Plant
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Gorgeous planted aquariums aren’t hard to find online, but a few stand out more than others. You know it when you see it: nearly every aquarium plant leaf looks crisp, fresh, vibrant, and healthy; for a split second, you question if there is any water in the tank. Algae is nowhere…
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9 Best Aquatic Plants for a Planted Betta Tank — Buce Plant
So you decided to add some plants to the barren scenery of your betta’s aquarium but have no clue where to start. Luckily, being something of an “expert,” we can point you to the best live aquatic plants for a new betta tank. Essentially, you should always aim to add extra floating aquatic plants…