Planted Tank Setup & Maintenance

Planted tank setup and maintenance The 2Hr Way: water changes, trimming, cycling a new tank, and the routines that keep a scape stable. Here's what works.

Injecting Enough?

Injecting Enough?

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...

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Bright enough?

Bright enough?

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.

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Melting & Algae? 3 mistakes in keeping Bucephalandra

Melting & Algae? 3 mistakes in keeping Bucephalandra

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.

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Warm, vibrant and algae-free

Warm, vibrant and algae-free

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

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Rotala Colour Tips

Rotala Colour Tips

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

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Can APT Help?

Can APT Help?

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.

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Water Change- how much?

Water Change- how much?

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

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Beware of Tank Peak

Beware of Tank Peak

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

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Leaving for a holiday? How to prepare your tank

Leaving for a holiday? How to prepare your tank

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.

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