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Beginner Guides
Step-by-step guides for new aquarium hobbyists.
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Beginner GuidesAquatic Plants1 min read
Aquarium Algae: Types, Causes, and How to Identify Them
Learn how to identify common aquarium algae and other unwanted growths, understand what may contribute to them, and know what to check before changing your tank.
Xing ZhuangSep 19, 2026
Beginner GuidesAquatic Plants1 min read
Low-Tech Aquarium: How to Grow Plants Without CO₂
A low-tech planted aquarium can grow healthy plants without supplemental CO₂. Learn how to choose suitable plants, balance light and nutrients, and build a simple maintenance routine that works.
Xing ZhuangSep 17, 2026
Beginner GuidesScience & Research1 min read
pH, GH, KH, TDS & Ammonia Explained Simply
Confused by pH, GH, KH, TDS, and ammonia? This beginner-friendly guide explains what each water parameter means, why it matters, and how to understand your aquarium test results without getting overwhelmed.
Xing ZhuangSep 9, 2026
Beginner GuidesEquipment1 min read
First Aquarium Equipment Checklist: Everything You Actually Need
Setting up your first aquarium can feel overwhelming when every piece of equipment seems essential. This beginner-friendly checklist breaks down what you actually need, what is useful, and what can wait.
Xing ZhuangSep 4, 2026
FeaturedBeginner Guides1 min read
The Nitrogen Cycle: The Foundation of Every Aquarium
The nitrogen cycle is why your fish survive. Learn how ammonia becomes nitrate, why your filter is a bacteria farm, and how to cycle a tank safely.
Xing ZhuangJul 30, 2026
Beginner Guides1 min read
Setting Up a 40cm Aquarium for Beginners: Step by Step
A 40cm tank is the sweet spot for beginners: big enough to be stable, small enough to fit anywhere. Here is a complete, step-by-step setup walkthrough.
Xing ZhuangJul 30, 2026
FeaturedBeginner Guides1 min read
Your First 30 Days With an Aquarium: A Beginner's Journal
The first 30 days decide whether your aquarium thrives or fails. A realistic week-by-week journal: what to expect, what to test, and what not to panic about.
Xing ZhuangJul 30, 2026
Beginner Guides1 min read
The Nitrogen Cycle Explained Simply
Ammonia → nitrite → nitrate → water change. The nitrogen cycle is one simple idea: your filter grows bacteria that turn fish waste into harmless nitrate.
Xing ZhuangJul 30, 2026
Beginner Guides1 min read
20–30L Nano Aquarium: The Perfect Choice for Beginners?
Small tank, big questions: is a 20–30L nano aquarium actually the perfect beginner choice? The honest pros, cons, and how to set one up that survives.
Xing ZhuangJul 30, 2026