Plants in aquariums provide oxygen for aquatic creatures like fish, turtles, etc. If you are looking for some red aquarium plants to adorn your fish tank then there are quite a few options out there. Alternanthera Reineckii, Red Tiger Lotus, Rotala Yao Yai and Rotala Macrandra are some of the most popular red aquarium plants …
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Hair algae in a planted tank can be extremely frustrating. It can make your beautiful aquascapes look terrible within weeks. This actually happened in one of my newer planted tanks a couple of weeks ago. Luckily it’s one of the easier types of algae to deal with. To get a better understanding of hair algae, …
Water changes are crucial for tank maintenance and health. This is true regardless of the type of tank you have. However, in a planted tank, changing your water is even more important. You want to keep your plants lush and growing well in their underwater environment. This is only made possible when you regularly change …
Starting a new aquarium or planted tank can be exciting. You can add all kinds of lush plants and fun pets to your aquarium setup. In this post, though, I’ll be talking about adding shrimp to your new aquarium. So, if you are just starting up a new tank for the first time, and want …
Today it’s been exactly two months since I bought 2 freshwater Asta 120 LED lights from Amazon. There’s a lot to say about this light, but if you want to know my opinion right away, here it is. The Asta 120 LED lights from Lominie are awesome alternatives to more expensive lights such as the …
I remember how difficult it was to stay patient when I was cycling my first planted tank. However, it’s a crucial aspect of keeping your fish safe, which is why you need to do it right. Luckily I’ve come to learn it’s not difficult. Keep reading to find out how to create a cycled tank …
The optimal flow rate in a planted tank is something I’ve struggled and played with for years. In my 240 liter (63 gal) tank I’m growing a lot of plants and I’m confident I now understand how flow affects plants. It’s very important to understand what flow is and how it affects your plants. If …
I’ve been trying to find the optimal balance in my planted tank for a long time now, and the right light duration is an important aspect. At the start, I was unsure how long I should keep my lights on, but after a couple of years I’m confident I can advice you on this matter. …
Not all aquarium fish are suitable for planted tanks, but there are also many that are. So, what are the best aquarium fish for planted tanks and aquascaping. Some of the best aquarium fish for planted tanks and aquascaping, including cardinal tetras, harlequin rasboras, otocinclus catfish, gouramis, angelfish, and corydoras, among others. I’ll make sure …
A couple of years ago when I first got an aquarium, I thought you could add fish to a planted tank straight away. A friend told me that’s not the case, but I had to find out when to add fish to a new planted tank myself. I now know all about this, so I …