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 Eleocharis acicularis [Dwarf Hair grass]

How to grow Eleocharis acicularis [Dwarf Hair grass]

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.

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How to grow Rotala macrandra & its varietals

How to grow Rotala macrandra & its varietals

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.

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How to grow micranthemum tweediei "Monte carlo"

How to grow micranthemum tweediei "Monte carlo"

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

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How to grow Rotala tulunadensis

How to grow Rotala tulunadensis

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

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How to grow Hygrophila corymbosa (Temple plant)

How to grow Hygrophila corymbosa (Temple plant)

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

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10 Best Low Tech Plants

10 Best Low Tech Plants

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.

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How to grow Ludwigia brevipes

How to grow Ludwigia brevipes

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

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How to quarantine new plants

How to quarantine new plants

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?

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Best carpet plants for planted tank

Best carpet plants for planted 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...

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