Nano Tank Stocking
Stocking a 10 Litre Nano Tank: Realistic Options
A 10 litre nano tank holds about 2.6 US gallons, and that volume makes the stocking decision for you: it…
Author: Kenny Nyhus Fadil
Nano Tank Stocking
Nano Tank Lighting
Nano Tank Lighting Guide: Light a Planted Nano Right
Lighting a nano planted tank decides whether you grow plants or algae. Match intensity and photoperiod to your plants and…
Algae by Cause
Staghorn Algae in a Nano Tank: Causes and Prevention
Staghorn algae in a nano tank looks exactly like its name — grey-green branching strands, like tiny antlers, that grip…
Nano Tank Stocking
Nano Tank Stocking Guide: How to Stock Small Water
Stocking a nano tank is a bioload calculation, not a shopping decision. In water under 30 litres there is no…
Algae by Cause
Controlling Aquarium Algae Naturally With Plants and Flow
Controlling aquarium algae naturally comes down to one principle: plants and algae want the same light and nutrients, and a…
Algae by Cause
Green Water Algae in a Nano Tank: Causes and Prevention
Green water in a nano tank turns the whole volume into pea soup within a day or two — a…
Nano Tank Lighting
PAR vs PUR in Nano Tank Lighting
PAR is how much usable light energy reaches your plants; PUR is the slice of that light your plants can…
Nano Tank Lighting
Dimmer and Schedule for Nano Tank Lighting
A timer makes your nano light consistent; a dimmer makes it controllable — and together they prevent more algae than…
Nano Tank Lighting
The Best LED Light for a Nano Planted Tank
The best LED light for a nano planted tank is the one matched to your plants, not the brightest one…
First Planted Nano
Low Tech Planted Nano Tank: The Honest Beginner Guide
A low tech planted nano tank is a small aquarium (roughly 10 to 40 litres) that grows live plants without…