How to Hold Up Aquarium Substrate: Slopes & Terraces
Learn how to hold up aquarium substrate at steep angles using egg crate, foam, rocks, and more. Build lasting slopes and terraces for stunning aquascapes.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
8 expert aquarium plants & aquascaping guides on TankLore. Practical advice, care tips, and in-depth articles for hobbyists.
Tiny Creatures in Aquarium Substrate: ID Guide
Discover what tiny organisms are swimming in your aquarium substrate. ID detritus worms, planaria, copepods, scuds, bristle worms & more — plus what to do.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
When to Trim Mini Super Red & Ludwigia Orange After Planting
Should you trim Mini Super Red and Ludwigia Orange 2.5 weeks after planting? Learn why red and orange new growth is a good sign and when to start trimming.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
Optimal CO2 Levels for Planted Aquariums Explained
Find out if you have optimal CO2 levels in your planted tank. Learn the ideal 25–30 ppm target, how to measure it, and signs of too much or too little CO2.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
Can You Use Three Kinds of Fertilizers at the Same Time?
Yes — combining macronutrient, micronutrient, and root tab fertilizers simultaneously is planted tank best practice. Learn how to dose all three safely.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
Can You Save a Dying Anubias? Complete Rescue Guide
Learn how to diagnose and save a dying Anubias plant. From rhizome rot to yellowing leaves, this rescue guide covers every fix with step-by-step solutions.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
What Is Growing on My Aquarium Substrate and Decorations?
Identify the growths on your aquarium substrate and decorations — from harmless biofilm and diatoms to algae and planaria — and learn how to manage each one.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping
What Is Growing in My Freshwater Planted Shrimp Tank?
Discover what's growing in your freshwater planted shrimp tank — from beneficial biofilm and diatoms to pest algae, fungi, snails, and microorganisms. Full ID guide.
Aquarium Plants & Aquascaping