An aquarium active soil, often used by dedicated shrimp enthusiasts, is a type of substrate that directly influences the water chemistry in your tank. It lowers the pH and hardness of the water,...
Category: Shrimp Tank Setup
Ah, the world of shrimp keeping. It's a colorful, joyous adventure filled with tiny crustacean co-inhabitants and, of course, a lot of questions. Picture this: you've just got your shrimp tank, the...
Discover how long active soil in an aquarium can last and how to determine when it's time to replace it. Learn about the different brands of active soil and how their cation exchange capacities can...
With over 40 years of experience in the aquarium world, I've seen a lot of trends come and go. But one that's caught my attention recently is the use of Akadama bonsai soil in shrimp tanks. I...
Staring at your shrimp tank with a vacuum in hand, you might find yourself wrestling with a dilemma. It's a common predicament among shrimp keepers - to vacuum or not to vacuum the shrimp tank? It's...
How to Clean a Used Aquarium Starting a new aquarium can be a lot of work, but it can also be a lot of fun. Whether you are starting from scratch or simply upgrading your current tank, it is...