Freshwater aquariums · all levels
Get your freshwater aquarium right, at every step.
Step-by-step guides, honest gear comparisons and clear fixes for common problems — to keep your tank healthy and your fish thriving.
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Everything for your freshwater aquarium
Pick the topic you need — setup, problems, gear, aquascaping or fish. Each section gathers our guides so you can find your way.
The guide
The freshwater aquarium guide
The whole journey, from setup to fish.
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Setup
Setup & cycling
Cycling, filling, tank size: the foundations.
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Problems
Problems & fixes
Algae, cloudy water, green water… solved simply.
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Gear
Gear & comparisons
Filters, heaters, lights: for every budget.
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Aquascaping
Aquascaping & decor
Natural layouts: plants, soils, rocks, wood.
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Species
Species care
Which tank, how many, who to mix.
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Gear
Best filter for a 100L aquarium
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Rocks and driftwood for aquariums: a guide
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Betta fish care guide
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Problems
Green aquarium water: full guide
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Problems
Cloudy aquarium water: full guide
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Setup
The nitrogen cycle explained
Read the guide →Not sure which tank to get?
You often pick the tank based on the fish you want.