Guide To Keeping Freshwater Sword Tails
Freshwater swordtails are colourful, active and popular community aquarium fish that can make an excellent addition to a well-maintained tropical aquarium. Known for the distinctive sword-shaped extension on the male’s tail, swordtails are lively livebearers that are relatively straightforward to care for when provided with suitable water conditions, enough swimming space and a balanced diet. […]
Freshwater Aquarium Setups & Care
Setting up a freshwater aquarium is an exciting way to bring an underwater environment into your home. Whether you are completely new to fishkeeping or an experienced aquarist looking to create a beautiful planted aquarium, a successful setup starts with careful planning. At Matthew’s Aquatic Paradise Ltd, we believe that understanding your aquarium before adding […]
How To Trim Propagate Aquarium Plants
Aquarium plants are one of the most important features of a beautiful planted aquarium. They add colour, texture and natural beauty while helping create a healthy aquatic environment. However, as plants grow, they can become overcrowded, block light from reaching lower leaves and lose the shape of your aquascape. Learning how to trim and propagate […]
Aquarium Aquascape Design Ideas
Creating a beautiful aquarium is about much more than adding fish and water. With the right aquascape design, you can transform an ordinary aquarium into a stunning underwater landscape that looks natural, balanced and full of life. At Matthew’s Aquatic Paradise Ltd, we specialise in creating beautiful underwater worlds through creative aquascaping, aquarium design and […]
Different Aquariums for Different Aquascaping Ideas
Not every aquascape needs the same type of aquarium. The size, shape and dimensions of your tank can have a major impact on the type of underwater landscape you can create. At Matthew’s Aquatic Paradise Ltd, we believe every aquarium should be designed around the space available, the livestock being kept and the aquascaping style […]
How to Properly Grow Aquarium Carpet Plants
Creating a lush green carpet across the foreground of an aquarium is one of the most impressive aquascaping effects you can achieve. A healthy carpet can transform an ordinary planted tank into a beautiful underwater landscape. However, growing aquarium carpet plants successfully requires the right combination of lighting, nutrients, carbon dioxide, substrate, planting and maintenance. […]