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Undying - Steven Chong / United States of America - Gold Prize IAPLC 2020 - Layered Driftwood Arches Frame A Bright Underwater Forest

Undying - Steven Chong / United States of America - Gold Prize IAPLC 2020 - Layered Driftwood Arches Frame A Bright Underwater Forest

This image presents a densely planted aquatic scene organized around several dark, interlocking driftwood forms. The wood creates tunnels, ledges, and strong horizontal layers, while a bright open area behind the structure supplies depth and contrast...
How Many Freshwater Shrimp Should You Keep in a Planted Aquarium?

How Many Freshwater Shrimp Should You Keep in a Planted Aquarium?

A planted aquarium can turn a small group of freshwater shrimp into a self-sustaining colony, but that success creates a new management question: how many shrimp can the tank support? The answer depends less on a fixed number than on species, plant d...
Can a No-CO2 Nano Aquarium Still Look Lush? A Practical Plant-and-Livestock Plan

Can a No-CO2 Nano Aquarium Still Look Lush? A Practical Plant-and-Livestock Plan

A low-tech planted aquarium can be attractive, stable, and full of movement without injected CO2—but it will not behave like a high-light aquascape. Growth is usually slower, carpeting plants may stay patchy, and dramatic red color can depend on ligh...
How to Build a Peaceful Planted Community Tank Without Sacrificing Your Shrimp

How to Build a Peaceful Planted Community Tank Without Sacrificing Your Shrimp

A peaceful community aquarium is not created by choosing only small or attractive animals. It depends on matching adult size, swimming level, temperament, water preferences, group needs and hunting behavior. The most important decision is whether you...
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Undying - Steven Chong / United States of America - Gold Prize IAPLC 2020 - Layered Driftwood Arches Frame A Bright Underwater Forest

This image presents a densely planted aquatic scene organized around several dark, interlocking drif...

Eden - Siak Wee Yeo / Malaysia - Grand Prize IAPLC 2020

This review examines the submitted aquarium image for IAPLC 2020, where the supplied contest context...

Final Call: Only One Day Left to Enter CIAC 2026

The clock is ticking for aquascapers around the world. Registration for the CIPS International Aquas...

Introducing AquaRank: A Transparent World Ranking for Aquascapers

Aquascaping has grown into a truly international art form. Every year, thousands of aquascapers subm...

13 Easy Aquarium Plants for a Thriving Beginner Planted Tank

Starting a planted aquarium can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be! Many beautiful and be...

12 Colorful & Compatible Freshwater Fish for Your Community Aquarium

Creating a vibrant and harmonious freshwater aquarium is a rewarding experience. The key lies in sel...
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