Have you ever noticed that the leaves of certain aquarium plants get too mushy and eventually turn transparent? Aquarium plants are in their best condition when they have healthy foliage with vibrant color. Until they look fresh and lively, there are chances that either the plants are infected or not getting enough nutrients to stay […]
Category Archives: Aquatic Plants
Aquarium, Aquarium fish, Aquatic Plants
Can Aquarium Plants Kill Fish: Busting Myths and Clearing Facts
06
Nov
Nov
Live plants are added to aquariums for known benefits. There is a list of advantages your fish and tank setup enjoy when there are aquarium plants. However, when these plants are not taken care of, they may harm the fish in ways you would have never thought. So, the quick answer to the question, ‘Can […]
01
Sep
Sep
One of the most popular questions aquarists ask is- can aquarium plants grow without carbon dioxide? Is it really an investment one should make to maintain the health of aquarium plants? In this article, we will learn the role of CO2 in the life of aquarium plants to help you understand whether this gas is […]
04
Aug
Aug
Water consists of many minerals, among which nitrates and phosphates become a matter of concern when you are using it for your aquarium. While aquarium plants need these substances to prepare their food, in high concentrations, they become toxic to fish. It is when learning the art of balancing these minerals and various other compounds […]
07
Jul
Jul
Are you planning to add live plants to your aquarium and wondering when and how to do it? Starting with live plants is a big step, especially when you are a novice aquarist. While introducing fish seems easy (though it also has some prerequisites), adding live plants always baffles the beginners. Once you have selected […]
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Feb
Feb
Java Moss is one of the most extensively used aquarium mosses for all the good reasons. It is beautiful and exotic and gives a lush green look to the tank. Apart from offering a multitude of benefits to the tank and aquarist, it brings joy to the life of fish by making their life easy. […]
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Dec
Dec
Every aquarist dreams of adding colors to the aquarium. Besides colorful fish, adding plants with varying colors makes the tank look alluring. Live plants offer many benefits, and one of them is they increase the tank’s aesthetics. Even though most of the Aquatic Plants come in shades of green, there are a few varieties that […]
14
Nov
Nov
How would you feel seeing little flowers blooming in your aquarium? Surreal, right? A lush green aquarium with attractive aquatic plants and colorful fish alone increases the aesthetics of the tank, and when this setup is combined with florals, the beauty is enhanced manifold. If you are a hardcore aquarist looking for different ways to […]
10
Sep
Sep
We understand that selecting the right aquatic plant for an aquarium is overwhelming for beginners. As if learning about all the do’s and don’ts for fish was not enough, selecting the right aquarium plant and its substrate doubles the fuss, creating apprehension among the new aquarists. So, what’s the solution? The first solution is learning […]
08
Aug
Aug
If you wonder how to anchor aquatic plants, your search ends here! One of the most frustrating parts of aquascaping is watching your plants floating up to the surface again and again. Getting aquatic plants is not enough until you don’t know how to place them properly in the tank. Therefore, it is essential to […]