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New tanks can be frustrating at the beginning. Here, we describe one important signal that things are actually progressing well, despite plants having algae. 

How to get Rotala rotundifolia redder? Interestingly, less can be more in this case.

Sudden widespread algae infestation can take place when changes in environmental parameters induce adaptation stress that weaken plants which become vulnerable to algae.

Do aquatic plants flower underwater? Is flowering a sign of good health? Which plants can I grow that will flower easily in my aquarium?

3 Choices to maximise success in a small aquarium. We use a 1ft cube example- without CO2 injection.

Q&A with the 2Hr Aquarist team about the origins and thinking behind APT Feast.

HC refers to Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba', sometimes called Dwarf Baby Tears. MC refers to Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'. Both are common and popular. However, although they look similar, they are very different.

Is more flow always better in a planted tank? Is there such a thing as too much flow? What are the disadvantages of too much flow?

Performing a major tank reset or revamp can be a daunting task. We share 3 useful hacks to make the project easier.

Holes in leaves are often associated with poor nutrition.
And they may be. But often they are simply the victim of hungry fish and shrimp, what we call 'herbivore damage'.

In using wood in an aquarium is it a good idea to soak the wood prior to use? What happens when wood is submerged in water?

Is deeper substrate a problem? Why are many hobbyists concerned over deep substrate, and what to look out for.