Latest Industry Insights from across the globe. Compiled into easy to read guides for beginners, intermediate or advanced aqua scape keeps.
Essential Fish Keeping Guides
Discover the fascinating world of Betta Fish with our comprehensive collection of guides, care tips, and expert insights. From selecting the perfect Halfmoon or Plakat Betta to creating the ideal aquarium environment, this is your complete resource for understanding one of the most beautiful and charismatic fish in the hobby.
Explore everything from tank setup, nutrition, behaviour, tank mates, and health care to advanced tips that help your Betta thrive. Whether you're setting up your first Betta aquarium or refining an established display, you'll find the knowledge and inspiration needed to provide the best possible care.
At The Glass and Gill – Aquascape, we believe Bettas are far more than colourful aquarium fish. With the right environment, proper nutrition, and a deeper understanding of their behaviour, they become engaging, intelligent centrepieces full of personality and character.
Learn. Build. Thrive. Everything you need to become a better Betta keeper starts here.
Starting an aquarium doesn’t have to be complicated. This complete beginner guide covers everything from setup and cycling to stocking and maintenance, helping you build a healthy, balanced aquarium that...
Stocking your aquarium correctly is the key to building a healthy, balanced ecosystem. Learn how many fish you can safely keep, how to choose compatible species, and how to create...
The Complete Guide to Setting Up a Planted Aquarium
|Ashley Flores
A planted aquarium transforms your tank into a living ecosystem. By combining the right plants, substrate, lighting, and balance, you can create a natural environment that improves water quality, supports...
Cycling your aquarium is the most important step before adding fish. By building beneficial bacteria that break down harmful toxins, you create a stable, healthy environment where your fish can...
Weekly water changes are the foundation of a healthy aquarium. By consistently removing waste and replenishing with clean, treated water, you maintain stable water conditions, promote fish health, and keep...
Proper fish acclimation is the key to a healthy, thriving aquarium. Sudden changes in temperature and water conditions can shock new fish, leading to stress or loss. By taking the...
The Complete Intermediate Guide to Aquarium Mastery
|Ashley Flores
Take your aquarium to the next level with this complete intermediate guide. Learn how water chemistry, filtration, plant balance, and fish behaviour work together to create a stable, thriving ecosystem.
The Complete Guide to Controlling Algae in Your Aquarium
|Ashley Flores
Algae isn’t the problem—it’s a sign of imbalance. Learn how to control and prevent algae by balancing light, nutrients, and flow to create a stable, thriving aquarium.
Understanding Fish Behaviour & Preventing Aggression
|Ashley Flores
Fish behaviour is the key to a truly balanced aquarium. Learn how to understand aggression, territorial dynamics, and stress to create a calm, stable environment where your fish thrive.
Filtration is the backbone of every successful aquarium. Go beyond basic setups and learn how media, flow, and system design work together to create a stable, high-performing tank where fish...
Balancing Nutrients, Light & CO₂ in a Planted Aquarium
|Ashley Flores
Balancing a planted aquarium goes beyond adding plants and light. Learn how nutrients, lighting, and CO₂ work together to drive healthy growth, prevent algae, and create a stable, thriving aquascape.
Advanced aquascaping isn’t about individual techniques—it’s about how everything connects. This complete guide brings together layout, CO₂, nutrients, ecosystem balance, and fish behaviour into one unified approach.
At an advanced level, aquascaping is about more than aesthetics. Learn how to design your aquarium to support natural fish behaviour, reduce stress, and create a truly balanced environment.
Building a Self-Sustaining Aquarium Ecosystem: Balance Beyond Maintenance
|Ashley Flores
A truly advanced aquascape doesn’t rely on constant correction—it stabilises over time. Learn how to build a balanced, self-sustaining aquarium ecosystem that works with you, not against you.
Advanced Nutrient Management: Beyond EI and Into Precision Control
|Ashley Flores
Nutrient dosing at an advanced level isn’t about adding more—it’s about control. Learn how to refine EI, read plant signals, and create a balanced fertilisation strategy that supports precision aquascaping....
High-tech planted tanks offer faster growth and greater control—but demand precision. Learn how to master CO₂ stability, lighting balance, and growth control for a truly advanced aquascape.
The Amazon Rainforest
Discover the giants of the Amazon through expert guides, practical advice, and in-depth insights designed to help you understand, house, and responsibly care for some of the most iconic freshwater fish in the world.
Elegant, towering, and unmistakably refined, Altum Angelfish are among the most sought-after Amazonian species in the hobby. Learn how to create the stable, carefully balanced environment these spectacular fish deserve.
Known as the "dogs of the aquarium," Oscars are intelligent, interactive fish with unmistakable personalities. Learn how to provide the space, care, and environment needed for one of the hobby's...
The Red Tail Catfish is one of the most impressive freshwater fish in the hobby—but also one of the most misunderstood. Learn what it truly takes to house, maintain, and...
Arowana are not just fish—they define the aquarium. Discover how to design a system built around space, movement, and control for one of the most iconic showcase species.
Discus aren’t just fish—they reflect the precision of your entire system. Learn how to create a stable, balanced environment where Discus thrive and become the true centerpiece of your aquarium.
Everything Betta
Betta fish are captivating creatures known for their vibrant colours, flowing fins, and bold personalities that bring life and elegance to any aquatic space.
Enhance your aquarium with lush greenery that brings natural beauty, improves water quality, and creates the perfect environment for fish and shrimp to thrive.
Essential algae eaters and scavengers that keep your aquarium clean, balanced, and naturally thriving. Working around the clock to maintain clarity and support a healthy aquatic ecosystem.
