Welcome to Aqua Planet. This is where I share what actually works in the aquarium hobby, tested in my own planted tanks, not copied from a dozen other sites. If something is a myth, I say so. If a fish or plant is harder than the shops let on, you will read that here first.
Whether your plants are melting, your snail is not moving, or you are setting up your very first tank, start below.
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Aquarium Plants
Everything on growing healthy plants and fixing the ones that are struggling.
- Low Light Aquarium Plants (start here for easy, beginner plants)
- Why Are My Aquarium Plants Melting?
- Aquarium Plant Deficiency Symptoms
- Java Moss Care
- Moneywort Care
- DIY Root Tabs for Aquarium Plants
Tank Health and Algae
The troubleshooting side of the hobby: pests, algae, and the things that appear overnight and make you panic.
- Algae Eater Fish (which ones actually work)
- What Eats Black Beard Algae?
- Detritus Worms in Aquarium
- White Fuzzy Mold on Aquarium Plants
- Aquarium Snail Eggs
Fish and Livestock
Honest care guides for the fish and invertebrates I keep and research, with the traps and mislabels called out.
- Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
- Honey Gourami
- Pygmy Corydoras
- Panda Cory
- Galaxy Rasbora
- Amano Shrimp
- Nerite Snail: Dead or Just Sleeping?
- Bamboo Shrimp
Tank Setup and Beginners
Getting the tank itself right, from size to decorations.
- 20 Gallon Fish Tank (setup, dimensions, and stocking)
- Fish Tank Decorations (what is safe and what is not)
- Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
Most popular guides
If you are not sure where to start, these are the ones readers come back to most:
- Low Light Aquarium Plants
- Algae Eater Fish
- 20 Gallon Fish Tank
- Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
- Fish Tank Decorations
About Aqua Planet
Aqua Planet is run by a hobbyist aquarist who keeps planted freshwater tanks. The goal here is simple: honest, plain-English aquarium advice that is tested against real tanks and real problems, with no fluff and no myths passed along just because everyone else repeats them.
You can also watch the tanks, troubleshooting, and setups in action on the Aqua Planet YouTube channel.
Have a question or want to get in touch? Head to the Contact page, or browse every guide on the Blog.