Welcome To The BRS Fresh Learning Center
Welcome to the BRSfresh Learning Center! Get answers to your freshwater and planted aquarium questions from real hobbyists and aquarium professionals. Become a better tank owner with our BRSfresh videos and explore our library full of educational articles, instructions, product reviews, and helpful guides.
Getting Started
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Every fish tank gets algae, so what’s the best tool to fight back? Let’s find out!  Shop All Algae ScrapersRead more -
Do you suffer from frequent nightmares of your fish jumping out of your tank and falling to their demise? You aren’t alone. We’re in the process of renovating our new freshwater studio (we...Read more -
Interested in caring for a pleco? We've got you covered. This video will guide you through the basics on how to care for and breed the Bristlenose Pleco and other common pleco species. ÂRead more -
Curious about using sand in your freshwater tank? Discover which type to choose, if it works for planted tanks, and what it takes to keep it clean and clear.Read more
Aquascaping
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Super glue is one of the easiest ways to attach aquarium plants to rock, wood, and decor — and it’s safe for fish, shrimp, and snails! Keep reading to learn how to glue like an aquascaping pro.Read more -
Struggling to maintain your aquascape? It’s not you—it’s your tools. Regular household scissors and makeshift gear just make it worse. They rust, crush stems, and make trimming a nightmare. In...Read more -
Explore the beauty of aquarium aquascaping ideas with Jeff Senske. Join him as he shares tips and tricks for creating captivating underwater landscapes using a variety of rimless aquariums from...Read more -
GloFish® fluorescent fish are awesome for any level aquarist, and the HelloReef GloFish® Kit is how you start! First, we’re building it the way it was designed—but then we’re flipping it...Read more
CO2 Injection
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Learn the basics of CO2 to create a healthy and vibrant underwater world for your fish. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, MJ Aquascaping has tips for everyone. Elevate your aquarium game and...Read more -
If you think CO2 is too intimidating, expensive, or a hassle, you've got to check out our new line of ISTA CO2 products. While many plants don't require CO2, adding it will make them fuller,...Read more -
Setting up an aquarium is an exciting journey, but when it comes to CO2, things can get a bit complex. CO2 plays a crucial role in plant growth and overall aquarium health, but understanding how to...Read more -
How to Setup Aquarium C02 for Beginners with MJ Aquascaping Aquarium CO2 can be extremely beneficial to the plants in your aquarium. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an essential component for...Read more
Plant Care
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Struggling to keep your aquarium plants alive? Learn why they keep melting, yellowing, or dying—and how to fix it with the right fertilizers and water parameters.Read more -
Super glue is one of the easiest ways to attach aquarium plants to rock, wood, and decor — and it’s safe for fish, shrimp, and snails! Keep reading to learn how to glue like an aquascaping pro.Read more
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Learn the basics of CO2 to create a healthy and vibrant underwater world for your fish. Whether you're a pro or just starting out, MJ Aquascaping has tips for everyone. Elevate your aquarium game and...Read more
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The new Hydra Edge 44HD Freshwater is designed to elevate your planted aquarium with more LEDs, improved optics, and the innovative Solar Ring — a unique blend of warm and cool whites that gives...Read more
Water Care
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Brightwell Aquatics' Specialized Shrimp Line Caring for freshwater shrimp requires special considerations, and Brightwell Aquatics offers a dedicated line of products to help shrimp thrive. From...Read more -
 This video focuses on the most common freshwater fish diseases, how to treat them, and—most importantly—how to prevent them. From ich, swim bladder disease, dropsy and velvet to fin rot and...Read more -
 Setting up canister filter media the right way makes all the difference and doing it the wrong way can impact the health of your aquarium. In this video, we break down the best media setup to...Read more -
 Dealing with algae? Who isn't! In this case, dealing with hair algae can be a messy situation. We decided to intentionally create an algae outbreak by making common mistakes like running lights...Read more
Fish Care
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Do you suffer from frequent nightmares of your fish jumping out of your tank and falling to their demise? You aren’t alone. We’re in the process of renovating our new freshwater studio (we...Read more
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Interested in caring for a pleco? We've got you covered. This video will guide you through the basics on how to care for and breed the Bristlenose Pleco and other common pleco species. ÂRead more
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When summer temperatures climb, so can the water temperature in your freshwater aquarium. High temperatures reduce oxygen levels, disrupt biological stability, and can stress or even kill your fish...Read more -
Discover the top 10 nano fish for small freshwater tanks. With tips from MJ Aquascaping, these expert picks are colorful, peaceful, and perfect for tanks under 20 gallons.Read more
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