I’m Shaun, and I document the aquariums I actually keep to help you build beautiful, low-maintenance ecosystems.

Every guide on Glass Box Diaries is built on real experience—sharing the successes, mistakes, and long-term results from the aquariums I actually keep.

🌿 Find Plants For Your Aquarium 🌿

Browse hundreds of aquatic plants using filters like difficulty, lighting, growth rate, CO₂ requirements, and more—all based on my own experience growing them. Browse the full Plant Index →

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📖 Latest Articles 📖

New articles packed with practical advice, honest experiences, and real aquarium results. Browse all articles →

🐟 Latest Care Guides 🐟

Practical, experience-led care guides to help you choose, understand, and confidently keep your fish. Browse all care guides →

💡 Latest Reviews 💡

Honest, long-term reviews based on practical testing and real aquarium results. Browse all reviews →

🌿 Latest Plant Guides 🌿

Experience-led plant guides to help you find species that suit your aquarium and growing conditions. Browse all plant guides →

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