Aquarium Plants

Adding aquarium plant fertilizer in a planted tank can be a confusing thing to do for many beginners in this hobby. There are a lot of products to choose from but only a limited amount of information on the type of fertilizer you really need. There are many things you need to consider when deciding … Read more

For many beginners, it is not enough to have one basic aquarium setup with a particular plant as a set piece. Majority of beginners of this hobby want to have a variety of plants. In fact a list of plants that they can choose from – which makes their selection easier and smarting than just … Read more

Malaysian Driftwood is one of the more sought after hardscapes for aquascaping. This is due to its natural color, density, and just overall appearance in a planted tank. It also gives an organic boost to acidic pH and drops the water hardness versus using chemicals. Malaysian will last too! It’s rated one of the best … Read more

If you are planning on building your very first aquascaping tank, you probably have an idea of what plants are the most popular for aquascaping. For beginners and even for experienced hobbyists, knowing the best plants for aquascaping is important. Obviously, the most popular plants are the ones that can be cultivated easily and can … Read more

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is the popular aquatic plant among the aquarium enthusiasts due to its bright green coloration and hardiness. It is also known as Micro Sword Grass, Brazilian Micro Sword, Copragrass and Carpet Grass. It is distributed in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, where it occurs both fully submerged and partially submerged conditions on the banks … Read more

Vallisneria, also sometimes referred to as tape grass or ‘val’, is a genus of tall freshwater aquarium plants with a grass-like appearance. It’s a classic choice for the planted aquarium because it’s easy to grow, doesn’t need much extra care and works very well as a background plant. It’s actually mentioned on the list of … Read more

Staurogyne repens is very popular aquatic plant among the aquarium enthusiasts due to its hardiness and easy to care for. It is used as an excellent foreground plant in the aquarium industries. It is found in the river Rio Cristalino in the Southern Amazonas of Brazil. This plant grows on and between rocks on the … Read more

Bolbitis heudelotii is a wonderful aquatic plant among the aquarium enthusiasts. It is also referred to as African water fern, African fern, Bolbitis, Bolbitis water fern, Creeping fern or Congo fern. It is distributed in the tropical regions of Africa. It has become more popular in the aquarium hobby due to its uniquely textured foliage … Read more

Anubias nana is the most popular plant in the hobby due to their hardiness and easy to care for. It is also known as Dwarf Anubias, Nana etc. It is native to south eastern Nigeria, Cameroon and on Bioko, West Africa. It has now widely distribution in Europe, Asia and the USA. In the wild … Read more

Alternanthera reineckii rosaefolia is one of the most beautiful plants among the aquarium enthusiasts. It is also known as Magenta water hedge, Alternanthera Osiris, Alternanthère narrow-leaved or sessile leaves, herb alligators Reineck etc. It originates from South America where it is found in the Amazonian waterways. It is commonly used in an aquascape to provide … Read more