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During the transition, healthy plants in perfect parameters can easily look terrible for 2 to 3 weeks - with algae, deteriorating leaves and lackluster colors. But this is a natural, temporary phase of adaptation.

Aquarium Tallman is a unique planted aquarium shop in Osaka city, Japan. What makes Tallman unique is that it uses fully aquascaped planted tanks as holding tanks for their fishes. 

How do I know if I'm getting enough CO2? If my drop checker is green or my bubble count is above 3bps, does that mean I have enough? Maybe not...

The most deceptive thing about light is that it can appear bright to the human eye, but not actually be strong enough to grow plants. This is a function of how our eyes perceive different wavelengths versus the Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) that plants use for photosynthesis.

Bucephalandra are growing in popularity. Their varied forms add depth and complexity to aquascapes, and their slow growing nature allows for easier long term maintenance. However many hobbyists struggle with melting and algae infestation. These can easily be avoid if we understand a little more.

For hobbyists who want a vibrant, algae-free aquarium, a higher temperature is not the only obstacle.

Iwagumi aquascapes are plagued by 2 common challenges remain: How to have clean algae-free rocks? How to have a thriving, algae-free carpet?

The same Rotala rotundifolia species can have different colors and shapes depending on the tank conditions. Steps to get bolder, richer colors.

Superior nutrition can make a world of difference, but not in ways that we might think. Here we cover 3 scenarios where a little prep work is required for APT to do its magic.

Are water changes really necessary? Does it matter how much water I change and how much is too much?

When tanks reach their 'instagram moment', it unfortunately also signals that (a) trimming and/or (b) replanting is soon due.

Leaving for a holiday? It can be frustrating to return to a 'crashed' tank. We cover the steps we can take to prepare our tanks to run smoothly when we are away.