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 Myriophyllum "golden"

How to grow Myriophyllum "golden"

Grow Myriophyllum matogrossense ‘Golden’—lighting targets, nutrient & CO2 strategy, algae prevention, and trimming routines for dense, pale foliage.

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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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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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