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Exactly why do aquarium plants melt? If you're unfamiliar with the aquarium industry, the idea of tank plants melting could seem strange. In reality, it's just a fancy name for a plant that's about to go extinct.   As we'll see in a moment, there are a number of reasons, but ignorance on the part of the aquarist is the main problem.   The phrase should not be interpreted negatively but rather as stating a reality. Aquatic plants are often seen by beginning aquarists as ornamental features or inferior aquatic additions.   As a result, they...

MYTH: Fishkeeping is much easier than shrimpkeeping. Keeping shrimp is not more difficult than keeping fish. Simply put, there are different considerations for shrimp than for fish. All you need is a fundamental grasp of concepts related to water parameters. Since shrimp are simple organisms with basic requirements, they will flourish if those needs are met. MYTH: Shrimp will take care of my algae issue. Shrimp are excellent algae eaters—it's true! Check out our experiment where we ate algae. Shrimp will significantly reduce your algae issue since they eat the majority of soft algae species. Having said...

Most Common Myths About Fishkeeping (Part 2)   Water changes are not permitted when the tank is cycling. Actually, this is harmful in addition to being false. While the tank is cycling, you can and should do water changes. If the water changes are minor, they will actually lessen the stress that your fish experience due to "new tank syndrome," which will also help you experience less stress and less loss as the tank cycles.   Algae eaters will maintain a clean aquarium. This one really gets on my nerves. I am aware that this is...