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What kind of care does the Java Fern require? A quick search suggests it needs some fertilizer after each water change--that doesn't sound like a huge chore. Does one have to trim it often?

I live alone in the apartment where the aquarium is, and I travel frequently, though for short periods of time. Therefore even feeding could be a problem. The cat idea is interesting. The rule of thumb for stocking seems to be 7 mm of length per liter of volume; with the average cat being about...

So live plants aren't a good idea under the circumstances. What other considerations affect the upkeep an aquarium requires?

I found myself in possession of a (formerly marine) aquarium, currently empty. It's about 650 liters in volume with a 250 L sump. What are my options as to converting it into a low maintenance freshwater aquarium? I familiarized myself with the Getting Started articles here, what are the common...