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We’ll show you all the different aquarium substrates, from sand to coarse gravel, and list their advantages and disadvantages.

When I first entered the administrative offices, I was very impressed by the display aquariums in the boss's office and in the various conference rooms.

You probably had this the last time you set up an aquarium. "Sand or gravel?” you wondered. “Or maybe soil? Or there’s that coarse volcanic rock?”

Any terrarium owner can experience mites and mould. It isn’t always a problem, but can become one when …

Think back to your childhood. Your bedroom was a small area for you to let your imagination run free. And unsurprisingly you felt like re-decorating and rearranging it at least every three weeks.

In today’s post we would like to introduce JBL Manado DARK, which is a colour addition for the popular substrate JBL Manado. The dark, grey-black substrate is a pure, natural substrate for perfect plant care.

Following nature’s example we have a variety of substrates to choose from, and the following factors need to be taken into account when selecting the right substrate for aquariums.

Although aquascaping is an art, any aquarium owner can set up an aquarium artistically.

The JBL plant care concept leads to vigorous and healthy growth even with the most demanding aquatic plants. JBL has all the components you need, whether it’s a fertiliser, a bottom substrate or a fully automatic CO2 fertiliser system.

With the right products, aquarium care is not only easy, but can also be a lot of fun! The formulas that make up JBL products are based on intensive research and, especially with care products, their effects are not always immediately visible, yet in the medium and long-term they’ll result in a beautiful aquarium and healthy fish.

Aquatics is a hobby full of emotions, creativity and fun. Numerous competitions to set up aquariums in all kinds of styles have sprung up during the last few years. Whether locally or in the internet – competitions are a ten a penny.

The three most important factors for your plant aquariums are the nutrient balance, the substrate and the lighting.

You’ve seen them in zoos. They are a combination of conventional terrariums and aquariums. On top there’s a rainforest, below there’s an aquarium.