Planted Tank

Moneywort, also known as Bacopa Monnier, is one of the most popular aquarium plants. They are one of the easiest plants to maintain, as moneywort adapts well with other plants and fish species, which makes them fun to grow and enjoy in your fish tank. Moneywort in aquarium thrives easily in low-tech environments, though it…

Once you are done setting up an aquarium, the first thought that comes in your head is how can you grow the aquatic plants faster and make them healthy so the fishes living in the aquarium can have a safe habitat. Unlike humans, CO2 is very important for plants to grow. And with a proper…

Aquascaping is all about innovative and blissful decorations with plants and hardscape in a tank. There are limitless opportunities and ideas on how you should design an aquarium. While there are some fixed styles invented by some creative people, you can surely go on with your own ideas. You can take professional help to create…

When you buy and set up a new aquarium, choosing the right substrate for it is an essential issue. These days, people alsoselect plants, specific substrates, or gravel for their aquarium to help the plants grow better and faster. However, cleaning the planted aquarium substrate is as essential as setting up the fish tank substrate….

Naturally, whenever we think of aquariums- we imagine tons of water, vibrant colored fish, some UV lights, and a whole bunch of plants. But those with a vivacious taste want something unseen in mundane life. For them, a sand aquarium is a perfect match. Plants in a sand aquarium pave the way for a unique…

Aquatic plants are super cool. They add freshness and life to your aquarium, give the tank an aesthetic look, supply valuable oxygen to your aquatic pets and give you piece of mind when you sit in front of your aquarium. An underwater garden commonly known as aquascape is a great way to ornate your fish…

Your aquarium isn’t complete without plants. They add beauty and complete the most important tasks to set up a healthy ecosystem inside your aquarium. Plants need fertilizers to have good growth and health. Also, you need to avoid algae by providing everything to the plants so that they won’t rot, die off, or face any…

The shortage of open space has forced people to find an alternative way of gardening as a hobby. No doubt planted aquariums are getting so much popularity among fish lovers and plant lovers. It is soothing to watch. Sometimes a beautifully maintained planted aquarium becomes the main attraction of your living room. If you don’t…

Let’s get acquainted with aquarium carpet plants! The name says what they are, isn’t it? Carpet plants are kinds of live aquatic plants that spread themselves along the substrate, forming a natural carpet in the aquarium. Live aquarium plants can accompany your aquarium journey with many benefits. Besides enhancing the aesthetic appeal, they establish a…

Planted aquariums are always beneficial because it does not only increase the beauty of the tank but also it provides sufficient dissolved oxygen to the fish. At times, the ecosystem fails to provide the organic carbon necessary. Later it leads to hindrance in food production for your aquatic life. So, for your convenience, it is…

When it comes to planted tanks, one of the essential elements you need to focus on is a substrate that you’re going to use. Choosing the best substrate is very important for your planted tank because it makes a big difference and also has a significant impact on the aftermath of the container, either positively…

In a planted tank, fertilizers are very important. Plants need CO2, fertilizers and light for their growth. All three are important. And they need to be balanced. So, you cannot have like good light and high CO2 but low fertilizers. Similarly, you cannot have low co2 and low light but provide high fertilizers. But among…

Before revealing the secret of floating plants, Let me ask you, are you an aquarium enthusiast? Let’s assume you’ve got a nice tank, filled with diversified tropical fish. Or maybe, you’re searching for ways to adorn your aquarium with some aesthetic natural substance that will ultimately transform the overall beauty of your aquarium. If you…

Can you imagine an underwater garden inside your home? It may sound impossible few years back. But that is what technology, imagination and creativity can do. And yes, we are talking about Aquascaping. Aquascaping is not rocket science. If you follow this simple step by step guide then you can create an underwater garden all…

Days are long gone when aquarium meant a glass tank with some weird toys and ugly looking plastic decorations. These days they are more vibrant with live aquatic plants. And even a lush green carpet inside your aquarium has also become a reality. A small piece of nature inside your living room, how cool is…

First of all, I would like to say kudos to you for choosing such an interesting, but also challenging activity like fish keeping. Challenging? What can be so difficult about keeping a few fishes in a glass tank, you might ask? Well, there are a number of factors that can influence the downfall or the…

The Marimo Moss Ball is the filamentous fresh water green algae with a soft exterior surface and a spongy body. They don’t have roots like the other plants. They mostly remain sunken at the tank substrate. The algal filaments of the species originate from the center and spread out to the surface of the ball structure….

Quarantining plants, before adding to your main aquarium, is the best practice to prevent any foreign material or unwanted pests being accidentally introduced to your tank. This is a very easy and inexpensive practice, and can save you from a lot of trouble in the future. Today we will discuss everything about plant quarantine. Why…