Catappa leaves, also known as Indian almond leaves or tropical almond leaves, are a popular addition to the tanks of many aquarium and pond enthusiasts. These leaves are native to Southeast Asia and are commonly found in tropical areas such as India, Thailand, and Malaysia. They are often used in the aquarium and pond hobby […]
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Scarlet Temple, which is also sold under its scientific name Alternanthera reineckii, is a fairly easy to grow, red-to-pink stem plant that works well either as a midground or background plant. This slow-growing plant is often recommended as an ideal plant for beginners. Although Scarlet Temple grows best with medium to high light, it does
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Whatever type of fish we keep, however we decide to set up our aquariums, the one thing all of us generally agree on is that we need substrate. Technically substrate is anything that covers the bottom of the aquarium. The substrate can include gravel, sand, soil, crushed coral, crushed lava rock, laterite, clay, and the
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Sand is notoriously difficult to grow aquarium plants in, but it just looks so good! This is what has driven me to experiment with growing as many different aquatic plants as I can to see which grow the best in the sand. The problem plants have when they are grown in sand, is that the
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African Cichlids are one of the hardest groups of fish to keep with live aquarium plants. Most African Cichlids are omnivores, and a large number are pure herbivores, meaning plants are definitely on the menu. Over the years I have read countless best-of lists, and they are usually just a random collection of plants or
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Anubias Barteri is an easy-to-grow aquarium plant that has been in the hobby for around 50 years. Although Anubias Barteri is a slow-growing plant, it is often used to add an instant sense of maturity to an aquascape. The broad, dark green leaves can add dramatic contrast when planted in the right setting. Anubias Barteri
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Cryptocoryne Wendtii ‘Tropica’ is a truly unique plant whose leaves offer a stunning contrast against the traditional green of most aquarium plants. In my experience, this slow-growing plant grows well, even in lower light tanks, and is suitable for use in the midground of medium to larger tanks. Originating from Sri Lanka, Cryptocoryne Wendtii ‘Tropica’
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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