Ben Ochart

5 Simple Tips for Planted Tank Success!

I was a notorious aquatic plant killer. I had given up on ever having a healthy thriving planted aqu

A “Natural & Safe” BBA (Black Beard Algae) Sol

KICKING BBA (black beard algae) in the A*S & Winni

Let's take a look at my latest move to kick BBA in the a*s and will the battle in my Discus grow-out

10 Years Later *What a Difference!*

I’m Taking a Break

Did My Recent Sump Mod Turn My Tank into a *Disgus

Some of you predicted that my swap-out of my sump filter sock for a _high flow cup_ would make my 30

My Hidden *Blue Congo Tetras* Making a Rare Appear

Upgrading My DIY Sump [Less Effort & Better Result

My DIY Sump has been a *work-in-progress* for several years. This recent upgrade is going to give me

Morning Fish Room Ritual [Surrounded by Aquariums!

5 Reasons Why Keeping Fish ROCKS & 5 Reasons Why i

Let's talk about the good and the bad, the great and the not-so-great aspects of keeping tropical fi

10 *CENTERPIECE* Fish in my Fish Room [Get a Hold

You know that I love all my fish, but we all have favorites. Here are my current *top 10 fish* in my

My *HIDDEN MYSTERY* Cory Cats!

A rare look at the cory cats in my planted community

Beating Back *BLACK ALGAE*

I'm *battling black algae* in my new 55 gallon discus grow-out tank. I'm *going to win* and beat it

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