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We are often asked for guidance about the best fish for planted aquariums. Most aquarium fish are well suited for planted aquariums and all will appreciate plants in their environment. Healthy aquariu… read more

Starter Freshwater Fish You want to start adding fish to your tank, but you are not sure which ones will be the best options for you. We understand, and we’re here to help! At Modern Aquarium, w… read more

If Part I is about helping stem plants grow, Part II is about helping them become beautiful. The difference between an aquarium that simply has stem plants and one where stem plants truly shape the aq… read more

If you want to create a  natural-looking tank with a complete, functioning ecosystem, adding live plants is a great way to do it. Planted tanks can be a challenge for new aquarium owners, but wit… read more

Cryptocorynes are some of the most popular aquarium plants. They are also widely available, and many varieties of these beautiful plants are available for purchase in various online stores, including… read more

In our  first installment on the best fish for the planted aquarium, we talked about algae-eating fish. We chose three plecos in that category that are the best algae-eating fish and will help ke… read more