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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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.
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We recommend that all new animals are properly acclimated as soon as possible to reduce stress and increase survivability when moving into a quarantine tank or aquarium. Animals...
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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...
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The right light not only enhances the beauty of your aquarium but also plays a crucial role in plant growth and fish health. Understanding the differences between beginner,...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
Plant Care
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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