Plants

Bucephalandra are slow growing, hardy and attractive plants. They are endemic to Indonesia and are found on the island of Borneo.

A detailed guide to successfully growing carpets in a tank without injected CO2.

What are the basic requirements of a planted tank? How do I have a healthy, thriving freshwater garden? Here we cover the 3 pillars for a successful planted tank.

Red root floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) are a popular floating plant in the hobby. Under nitrate limitation they redden up considerably and have attractive reddish leaves and roots.

A brief guide to growing Samolus parviflorus red. This recent addition to the aquarium hobby is a great mid-ground plant due to its short height and ease of care.

A guide on how to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

How to grow and use Staurogyne repens in a planted aquarium.

The striking pink Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is a recent addition to the aquarium hobby. The distinctive pink foliage stands out in most aquascapes and works well as a tonal contrast to clusters of red plants.

A guide on how to grow the attractive stem plant Rotala ramosior Florida.

Anubias are a generally hardy and shade tolerant species which makes them one of the most popular aquatic plant species in the hobby.

A deep dive into 3 critical factors and how to adjust them to help you achieve richer, deeper tones and red colors in your planted tank.

A guide on how to grow Xyris red.