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In a series entitled “First steps in aquarium keeping” “
We are delighted that you have found our blog. 😊 If you are here, then you are probably considering setting up your first aquarium – or you have already made the decision, but you don’t know where a16> where to start – Great you’ve come ! This blog series was created just for you – people, who want to enter the world of aquarium keeping with their heads, without stress and without burning through their budget, who want well and without any problems set up your first aquarium.
We hope that, thanks to our guides from the series “First steps in aquarium keeping“, setting up your first aquarium will be an enjoyable and hassle-free experience. Our goal is to show you that an aquarium can be a beautiful decoration for your home or office, as well as a fascinating hobby that brings a lot of joy and satisfaction.
Why is it worth it?
Because aquarium keeping is an incredible passion. It can relax, delight, and draw you in for hours. But… it can also be frustrating—especially at the beginning, when there is a lot of information to absorb, and the internet is teeming with conflicting advice.
That’s why it’s worth starting consciously! Well-planned and thoughtful first steps will allow you to avoid the typical mistakes that almost all beginners make (seriously, we’ve been there too!), and save hundreds of dollars on equipment or products that later turn out to be unnecessary or don’t work as we expected.
In this series of posts, we will guide you through all the most important issues – concisely, clearly, and with real-life examplesbefore you even pour water into the aquarium. No academic language, no “overly complicated” theories.
Step by step – from aquarists for aquarists.
🔍 What will you learn from this series?
Each post will cover one topic. This will allow you to learn, among other things:
✅ How to prepare for setting up an aquarium and what not to do at the beginning.
✅ Where to place the aquarium to make it safe and easy to use
✅ How to plan fish stocking (because you can’t just choose fish “by eye”)
✅ What equipment is necessary – and what is just a gimmick
✅ What is the nitrogen cycle and why should you not ignore it?
✅ How to decorate the interior of an aquarium and how to keep the water clean
📘 Plan for the entire cycle
Here are the series topics we have prepared for you:
- How to start your first aquarium adventure?
- Choosing the right place for an aquarium
- Stocking planning – first we think, then we buy fish
- Equipment selection: filtration, heater, light, and what else?
- The nitrogen cycle – the biological heart of every aquarium
- What next? Decorations, substrate, tests, replacements – first steps after launch
Each of these entries will be published separately, so you can read them at your own pace.
If any topic interests you in particular, let us know! We will be happy to expand on it. And if anything is unclear, write to us and we will be happy to help.
🧭 Where to start?
If you already have a lot of questions in your head, don’t worry.
Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee, sit back, and go to the first post in the series 👉
“How to start your adventure with your first aquarium?”
Click here to go to post #1 → (link to the post once it is published)
✉️ Do you have any questions? Do you need advice?
We’re here to help!
If you’re missing something, don’t hesitate to write to us.
And if you have a friend who also wants to get into aquarium keeping, send them a link to the blog. We would be very grateful! ❤️
You can also visit the rest of the content on the website: natuscape.pl or visit our brick-and-mortar and online store, where you will find everything you need to maintain a healthy and beautiful aquarium.
See you in the next post!