Two completely different aquariums: forest rivers with soft, brown water, roots and leaves, and Rift Valley lake cichlids in hard, alkaline water with big rock piles.

How to set up a European aquarium5 min read

A coldwater aquarium with European fish and plants, without a heater. The water follows the seasons, and summer heat is the biggest problem.

How to care for aquarium plants3 min read

Light, nutrients and CO₂ in balance, low tech versus high tech, and how to read from the leaves what your plants are missing.