If you own an aquarium, chances are at some point in time you’ll encounter white fungus growing in it. Many aquarists consider this to be one of the most common problems they’ll face in their fish tank. Luckily, however, it’s not that hard to get rid of white fungus in your fish tank. You just … Read more
This article will discuss how to grow the Rotala plants like Rotala Indica, Rotundifolia, or Wallichii without using Co2. It is possible to grow without the use of Co2, but it comes with some restrictions. For starters, you will need a lot of space for your plants to grow. You also need a lot of … Read more
Alternanthera reineckii is a plant that can be grown in a planted tank. Alternanthera reineckii belongs to the amaranthaceae family and is native to South America. Alternanthera reineckii also goes by the common name of “Roseafolia” due to its rich, dark-purple, maroon colors. Alternanthera reineckii is tolerant of most soil types and has an upright … Read more
White algae is a type of single-celled organism that feeds on plants and fish in your aquarium. It can be controlled with the use of special aquarium filters and treatments. If you’re experiencing issues with algae buildup in your tank, read this article and find out what you should do to get rid of it. … Read more
Home planted tanks are a popular way to keep fish and plants in the comfort of your home. While these setups can be rewarding, they also require an investment of time and money that many people cannot afford. One key piece of equipment that is essential for any planted tank is a UV sterilizer. This … Read more
Terrariums are miniature gardens grown in aquariums or containers. In some ways, a terrarium is a miniature ecosystem a community of living things interacting with the nonliving things in their environment. There are two important differences, however. First, both animals and plants are part of a natural ecosystem. If there are animals in a terrarium, they … Read more
Both Eleocharis Parvula and Eleocharis Acicularis, or dwarf hairgrass, are easy plants to grow. Both do well with CO2 and nutrient-rich substrate. Both plants will appreciate being fed trace minerals. Sometimes both plants are advertised as E. acicularis or simply dwarf hairgrass. It can be quite difficult to tell the plants apart, especially when they … Read more
Java moss is the most common aquarium plant, easy to grow and maintained. It is native to Southeast Asian regions. It can be used to make the aquarium attractive with a more natural feature. It is one of the aquatic plants that provide an ecosystem environment to your fish, feeling safe and comfortable. The rough places … Read more
In this post, I would like to do a top-five ranking of foreground carpet plants. As some of you already know, I’m specialized in aquatic plant aquariums, and thus a lot of my readers are also aficionados of aquatic plants. The main reason why I decided to create this post is that I often receive … Read more
Cichlids and live plants are generally thought of as two things that do not go well together. This can be a disappointment as cichlids are some of the prettiest fish out there and in many cases can even rival and surpass saltwater fish when it comes to the aesthetics. Cichlids, however, have a dark side … Read more