Aquarium Plant Care Guides

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

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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How to grow mosses in the aquarium

How to grow mosses in the aquarium

A guide to growing aquatic mosses in a planted aquarium. Covers propagation techniques and how to deal with algae on moss.

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How to grow  Hygrophila sp. chai

How to grow Hygrophila sp. chai

Master Hygrophila ‘chai’—achieve pink leaves with strong CO2, bright light, clean water, and careful spacing; plus TC buying tips and easy propagation steps.

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Video: how to propagate  Eriocaulons and "Blood Vomit"

Video: how to propagate Eriocaulons and "Blood Vomit"

This is a short video on how to grow the red Eriocaulon quinquangulare and Centrolepis Drummondiana  (often erroneously, labeled as "Eriocaulon Blood vomit" or "Trithuria blood vomit"...

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How to grow Hemianthus glomeratus ; Pearlweed/Baby tears/Hemianthus micranthemoides

How to grow Hemianthus glomeratus ; Pearlweed/Baby tears/Hemianthus micranthemoides

How to grow Hemianthus glomeratus (Pearlweed/Baby tears/Hemianthus micranthemoides) in the aquarium.

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How to grow Eriocaulon quinquangulare

How to grow Eriocaulon quinquangulare

This reddish Eriocaulon originates from India and is a recent addition to the aquatic hobby.

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How to grow Hygrophila pinnatifida

How to grow Hygrophila pinnatifida

The attractive Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India and has become quite common in the hobby.

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How to grow "HC Cuba"

How to grow "HC Cuba"

Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC) 'Cuba' (a.k.a. dwarf baby tears) is one of the smallest ground creepers available in the hobby.

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How to grow Centrolepis drummondiana (blood vomit)

How to grow Centrolepis drummondiana (blood vomit)

Centrolepis drummondiana  (previously Trithuria lanterna and often erroneously labeled as 'Eriocaulon blood vomit') originates from Australia. This is a detailed growing and propagation guide.

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