When looking for a substrate for your planted tank, you may have run into the CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium Substrate and CaribSea Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate. So, what are the main differences between these two fish tank products? You can find out in this comparison guide at Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary The CaribSea Eco-Complete Planted Aquarium … Read more
A shrimp aquarium is one of the most fulfilling tank builds. If done correctly, your shrimp only-tank should be low-maintenance and low-tech. To see how you can properly build this aquarium, you can take a look at this guide from Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary When it comes to building a low-maintenance and low-tech shrimp tank, … Read more
While the Seachem Pond Matrix is a biological media that is designed to be put in a filter, you can also use it as a substrate for your fish tank or pond. You can take a look at this guide from Aquarium Blueprints to see how can properly prepare and maintain Pond Matrix as a … Read more
If you are trying to build a shrimp-only tank, then you may wonder whether or not it will need a substrate. The answer depends on what you are trying to accomplish. You can take a look at this guide from Aquarium Blueprints to see what are the pros and cons with adding substrate to your … Read more
While you can use lava rock as a decoration for your fish tank, it also comes with an added benefit of being a great biological filter. So, how does it compare to the Biohome Ultimate filter media? You can find out in this comparison guide from Aquarium Blueprints. Quick Summary When it comes to biological … Read more
In addition to being able to put Seachem De Nitrate into a media basket or compartment in your filter, you can also add the product as a substrate in your aquarium. To find out how to do so, you can take a look at this tutorial at Aquarium Blueprints. Can you use Seachem De Nitrate … Read more
Seachem Matrix is one of the best filter media you can get for biological filtration as it will remove ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. You can check out this guide at Aquarium Blueprints to see how to use Matrix as a substrate for your fish tank. Can you use Seachem Matrix as substrate? As biological filtration, … Read more
You tank water is considered to be hard and alkaline when it measures at above 7.0 in the pH scale. If you want to raise the hardness in your aquarium, you can follow this guide to find the best and most efficient way to do so. Quick Navigation: What determines the pH level in your … Read more
So you want to add more to the substrate to your established aquarium but don’t know the correct process to do so. This guide at Aquarium Blueprints will provide some tips will make the process much easier for you. Should You Remove Your Old Substrate? Thinking about replacing your old substrate with a new one? … Read more
If you are looking to add natural looking substrate to your fish tank, then you may have run into the CaribSea Super Naturals Premium Aquarium Substrate brand. You can find Aquarium Blueprints’ review for the Moonlight Sand version of the product below. Available Substrate Types There are many types of the CaribSea Super Naturals Premium … Read more
