Creating an eye-catching aquascape requires selecting the right plants and décor items. Aquarium plants are of different types and heights. Irrespective of the theme, you need to have plants of varying heights to give depth to the décor. While the background plants are usually taller and are planted at the back, the foreground plants are […]
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Nov
Nov
As an aquarist, adding live plants to the tank could be one of your best decisions. There is no exaggeration in saying that plants offer innumerable benefits to the water quality and fish health. However, everything comes with its own risks, and when plants are not properly taken care of, they may do more harm […]
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Oct
Oct
Understanding your aquarium plants and their requirements is essential when you want to have a well-maintained planted tank. Likewise, knowing how different gases are formed in the aquarium and how they affect the plants and other living organisms is equally important. Out of all the gases in a tank, ammonia (NH3) is one of the […]
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Oct
Oct
Imagine one day you wake up to see that the water in your tank has turned green. Wouldn’t it be scary? If you wonder what it is, the answer is an algae bloom. Algae are one of the notorious microorganisms that can cause havoc in an aquarium. They are plant-like microorganisms that perform photosynthesis to […]
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Sep
Sep
Plants root well and grow healthily when all their necessities are fulfilled in the growing stage. Once they root and establish themselves, they continue growing even with little care. As land plants require soil, water, and sunlight to perform photosynthesis and grow, aquarium plants also have similar needs. However, when it comes to growing plants […]
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Aug
Aug
Irrespective of which substrate you use for the aquarium, cleaning and maintaining it is necessary. Gravel substrate is comparatively easy to clean but takes time and effort. When you know the right ways to clean the aquarium gravel, things get easier and fish-keeping becomes hassle-free. An important tool required to clean the aquarium gravel is […]
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Jul
Jul
Having a thorough knowledge of aquarium plants is a must for hobbyists who are interested in having a planted aquarium. There are multiple aquatic plants that have been adapted for aquarium culture. While some of them are easy to care for, others are demanding and require expert aquarists. Therefore, knowing about the light requirement to […]
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Jun
Jun
Gravel is one of the most common substrates for aquarium plants. It is good for root plants and helps them stay at their place with proper anchorage. Another benefit is that gravel helps maintain the water parameters, thus making it the foremost choice as an aquarium substrate. Being a host of beneficial bacteria, they maintain […]
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May
May
We all add aquarium plants in our tanks to give them a lively, lush green look. But what if the plants start turning brown and, instead of increasing the aesthetic, create an unpleasing look? It is when knowing the reasons behind the aquarium plants turning brown and possible cure is necessary. On a broader prospect, […]
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Apr
Apr
The tiny pots holding the aquarium plants look extremely cute. As a result, many people prefer to keep them inside the aquarium as such. These little plastic pots are usually harmless yet you need to check the substrate it holds. Whenever you head for any plant store, you will see them packing the aquarium plants […]