Plants

How to keep Eriocaulon ratnagiricum. This is the smallest of the Eriocaulon species and is popular because of its unique spiky shape. It grows steadily when growth conditions are met and is relatively easy to propagate.

Bucephalandra are slow growing, hardy and attractive plants. They are endemic to Indonesia and are found on the island of Borneo.

A detailed guide to successfully growing carpets in a tank without injected CO2.

What are the basic requirements of a planted tank? How do I have a healthy, thriving freshwater garden? Here we cover the 3 pillars for a successful planted tank.

Red root floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) are a popular floating plant in the hobby. Under nitrate limitation they redden up considerably and have attractive reddish leaves and roots.

A brief guide to growing Samolus parviflorus red. This recent addition to the aquarium hobby is a great mid-ground plant due to its short height and ease of care.

A guide on how to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

How to grow and use Staurogyne repens in a planted aquarium.

The striking pink Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is a recent addition to the aquarium hobby. The distinctive pink foliage stands out in most aquascapes and works well as a tonal contrast to clusters of red plants.

A guide on how to grow the attractive stem plant Rotala ramosior Florida. Rotala ramosior Florida is an attractive stem plant with small, deep purple leaves and a green stem. As the name suggests, the plant has been collected in Florida, USA. It is demanding in terms of light and CO2 and is not suitable for low tech/non CO2 injected tanks.

Anubias are a generally hardy and shade tolerant species which makes them one of the most popular aquatic plant species in the hobby.

A deep dive into 3 critical factors and how to adjust them to help you achieve richer, deeper tones and red colors in your planted tank.