Starting an aquarium
From your first tank to a mature biotope: equipment, the nitrogen cycle, stocking.
GuideBeginner7 min read
Your first aquarium: a step-by-step beginner's guide
From choosing tank size to adding your first fish: what to do, in the right order, without losses.
GuideBeginner6 min read
The nitrogen cycle in aquariums: cycling without losses
What happens in the filter during the first 4 weeks, and why you must not add fish sooner.
GuideBeginner5 min read
What aquarium size for a beginner
A small tank is harder than a big one. Here's why 100 L is the reasonable minimum.
GuideBeginner6 min read
Aquarium substrate: sand, gravel, or aquasoil
Substrate choice shapes plant root health, water clarity, and the wellbeing of bottom-dwelling fish. We break down the three options.