Hi everyone!

I’ve recently been diving into the world of natural planted tanks and came across the Walstad Method. It sounds fascinating – a low-tech, low-maintenance approach that relies on a balanced ecosystem with soil as the substrate and minimal equipment.

I’m really intrigued by the idea of letting nature do its thing, but before I take…[Read more]

Hi everyone,

I’m debating whether to use activated carbon in my aquarium filter, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

On one hand, I’ve heard that activated carbon is great for removing impurities like chemicals, odors, and discoloration from the water, which seems like a big plus. But on the other hand, some say it’s unneces…[Read more]

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At AquaJunkie, we’re passionate about all things aquatic—freshwater, saltwater, planted tanks, reef eco…[Read more]