Aquarium Plant Care Guides

Aquarium plant care guides covering growth requirements, propagation and colour across popular species, from carpets to demanding reds. Find yours.

How to grow Java fern (Microsorum pteropus)

How to grow Java fern (Microsorum pteropus)

How to grow Java fern. The Java fern has been a staple of the hobby for many years and is most commonly used as a hardscape plant as it does not need to be planted on the substrate to grow well. Its dark green foliage and bushy growth habit make it ideal for creating volumes of green in the aquarium.

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Propagating Eriocaulon species

Propagating Eriocaulon species

How to propagate Eriocaulon species by splitting them using a blade.

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Fish Tank vs Planted Tank? 7 Differences

Fish Tank vs Planted Tank? 7 Differences

How to I switch from a fish tank to a planted tank? These are the 7 key differences and considerations.

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How to grow red plants (Bahasa Indonesia)

How to grow red plants (Bahasa Indonesia)

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. Translated to Bahasa Indonesia

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Top 5 Aquarium plants that grow well with no soil

Top 5 Aquarium plants that grow well with no soil

These 5 aquarium plants grow well without soil, making them well suited for attaching to hardscape.

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VIDEO: How to make a moss tree

VIDEO: How to make a moss tree

This is a short video on how to create a 'moss bonsai' or moss tree in your planted aquarium quickly and using very basic materials.

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