Plants

Eriocaulon sp. "Vietnam" represents a medium-sized aquatic plant reaching heights of 10-12cm, characterized by its broad, medium-green, arching leaves that form distinct rosette patterns at the base. The plant exhibits a grass-like appearance with relatively broad dark green leaves compared to other Eriocaulon species.

Grow a dense dwarf hairgrass carpet: 40–50 PAR with CO2, ~100 PAR no-CO2. Use rich aquasoil, plant 2–4 cm tufts, and trim/uproot sections to prevent algae.

How to grow Rotala macrandra & the many different varietals. Rotala macrandra is a popular aquarium plant that has the reputation of being hard to grow well. The combination of soft-water, higher light levels and regular fertilization brings out better forms and colors.

Master Monte Carlo carpeting: Complete Micranthemum tweediei guide covering planting techniques, CO2 requirements, lighting needs, algae solutions, and trimming tips for perfect aquarium carpets.

How to grow Rotala tulunadensis. Rotala tulunadensis is light green stem plant that grows best in very soft water.

Grow Myriophyllum matogrossense ‘Golden’—lighting targets, nutrient & CO2 strategy, algae prevention, and trimming routines for dense, pale foliage.

A page on how to grow the aquatic plant, Hygrophila corymbosa.

For a tank without injected CO2, it is important to focus on plants that thrive in such an environment. This is a list of the Top 10 Best Low Tech Plants for an aquarium and how to care and manage them for low tech aquascape.

Ludwigia brevipes care guide—lighting & CO2 for compact growth, nitrate control for orange-red tones, pruning tips to shape dense midground bushes.

How do I quarantine new plants? What is the way to use Hydrogen Peroxide, Bleach or Aluminium Sulphate to 'dip' my plants before introducing them into my tank?

Everyone loves carpets. But which one should I choose for smaller tanks, low tech aquarium or high tech tank? This article presents the pros and cons of the varied options in the market...

A guide to growing aquatic mosses in a planted aquarium. Covers propagation techniques and how to deal with algae on moss.