Black Neon Tetra

Pygmy Chain Sword

Care profile for Pygmy Chain Sword: medium light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.

Vallisneria spiralis

Care profile for Vallisneria spiralis: medium light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.

Red Rotala

Red stem plant. Turns red under high light with CO₂.

Lilaeopsis

A miniature grass-like plant that forms a dense, low carpet. One of the smallest foreground plants, ideal for nano aquascapes. Tolerates low light but grows denser under high light.

Hydrocotyle tripartita

Care profile for Hydrocotyle tripartita: medium light, low CO₂, intermediate difficulty.

Ghost Shrimp

A see-through, feather-light scavenger sold by the handful. Tough across 3-15 dGH and a wide temperature band. Beware mislabeled tankmates: true Ghost Shrimp is Palaemon paludosus, while the larger, more predatory Macrobrachium species are often sold under the same name.

Malaysian Trumpet Snail

A conically shelled burrower that aerates the substrate and patrols it for leftover food at night. Females reproduce by parthenogenesis, so a single snail can seed a colony - they are a genuine muck-prevention asset, but heavy feeding will let them multiply fast.

Taiwan Bee Shrimp

A high-grade Caridina morph with bold black and white banding. One of the most prized ornamental shrimp. Requires soft, acidic water (pH 6.0-6.8, GH 4-6) and pristine conditions.

Rabbit Snail

A large, striking freshwater snail with a conical shell and colorful body. Comes in orange, yellow, and dark variants. Active algae and detritus consumer, but slow breeder.

Internal Filter

Hang-On-Back Filter

Aquarium Soil Substrate

Wave Maker

Aquarium Gravel

High Ammonia Poisoning

Elevated ammonia levels cause burns, redness and rapid breathing.

Fin Rot

Fins look frayed, ragged or are visibly shrinking with white or red edges.

Old Tank Syndrome

Water quality slowly worsens over months or years despite regular small water changes.

Dropsy

Abdomen swells and scales stand out like a pinecone — usually a bacterial infection.

Temperature Shock

Sudden temperature swings after water changes, heater failure or power cuts stress fish.