March 2022

Moneywort, which is sometimes sold under its scientific name, Bacopa monnieri is a fairly easy-to-grow stem plant that is considered to be hardy, making it ideal for both beginners and those with a little more experience. Moneywort grows best when kept in aquarium that has medium to high light. It can struggle to grow in low light …

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Growing live plants in our aquariums has been popular for decades. Whether it’s a few bunches of Water Sprite or a full-blown aquascape, live plants give a natural feel to an aquarium and add another layer of interest for the fish keeper and the fish. Many of us are aware there are lots of plants …

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Brazilian Micro Sword is a small, slow-growing plant that originates from South America. The thin, dark green leaves only grow to a couple of inches high, giving rise to the plant’s common name, Micro Sword. Brazilian Micro Sword is one of the easiest carpeting plants to grow as it does not require CO2 injection and …

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Over the last 10 or 15 years, the popularity of highly aquascaped aquariums has rocketed. Whilst the work of the Godfather of aquascaping, Takeshi Amano was captivating the world in the early 1990s, it seems the rise of YouTube aquascapers is fueling new interest in plants. Most of us however will never build a stunning …

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Anubias Nana Petite is a low-growing, dark green plant that is especially loved by aquascapers thanks to its habit of only growing a few inches high. This stunning plant is widely believed to be a mutation of the Anubias barteri. It technically goes under the name Anubias barteri var. nana, although it is generally sold …

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Java Fern, which goes by the scientific name Leptochilus pteropus, has been one of the most popular plants in the freshwater fishkeeping hobby for many years. This highly variable fern-like plant is famed for its ease of growth, unique leaf structure, and unusual way in which it anchors itself to rocks, wood, and decorations in …

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Fortunately, Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus is easier to grow than it is to say! In fact, Pogostemon Stellastus Octopus is one of the easiest stem plants to grow. It is practically bulletproof. This beautiful plant quickly grows to fill any space it is planted in. Whilst not necessarily one for a highly aquascaped tank, it certainly …

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Growing live plants in our aquariums has really grown in popularity over recent years, and one phenomenon that has become really popular is carpeting. Carpeting is the process of growing a thick carpet of low-level plants across the front of the tank. Many of the plants that we can use to create these carpets require …

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Water Sprite is one of the easiest stem plants to grow in an aquarium. Whether grown traditionally as a rooted plant, or as a floating specimen, Water Sprite will quickly grow and fill your aquarium with lush green, fern-like foliage. Water Sprite can be grown either as a background, mid-ground, or foreground plant, and just …

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