Articles on Freshwater Setups

Australian Aquarium Plants and Fish
Australian biotope fish tank with fish and plants.

Converting a Fish-Only Aquarium to a Planted Aquarium
There are only a couple of things you need to do to convert your fish-only aquarium to a planted tank.

Foreground Plants
These low-growing foreground plants will look good growing in the front of your aquarium.

Hard-to-Grow Aquatic Plants
Here are some tips for growing difficult aquatic plants.

Java Fern Problems
Have Patience With Nutrient-Deficient Java Ferns

Mini Tanks
If you have some experience with aquariums, a tiny tank filled with plants can be a lot of fun.

Pruning Rotala
Prune Rotala macrandra and plant it in the substrate for a better look.

What role does temperature play in plantkeeping?
Cooler temperatures outside of the aquarium can affect aquatic plantkeeping.

Gold Barb Fish
Unlike its cousin the tiger barb, the gold barb (Puntius semifasciolatus) is a peaceful fish that won’t nip its tankmates’ fins.

White-Seam Bettas
Although the white-seam bettas, Betta albimarginata and B. channoides, look very similar, they are separate species.