Stem plants are tall, fast growing, and every easy to propagate by cuttings. These makes them a great option to fill the background of planted aquariums. There are so many stem plants with different colors and leaf forms that you can use to impress your background. Following are some of the most popular stem plants … Read more
From the smallest Cryptocoryne parva to the large Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae, the wide variety makes Cryptocoryne an excellent choice for different positions in a planted aquarium. Another factor which makes Cryptocoryne an essential plant in the layout is its outstanding tolerance of shades. With this characteristic, Cryptocoryne can flourish even if it is planted … Read more
You are finding some carpet plants for the foreground of your planted tank and you are standing in the right place. I have put together a list of over fifteen different short aquarium plants that are suitable for creating a beautiful carpet. Each plant is listed with a short description to help you to quickly understand … Read more
The midground must be created based on the layout composition that can provide a link between the foreground and background and at the same time conceal the unsightly bottom portion of stem plants in the background. The way you create the midground greatly influences the long term maintenance of the layout. The most suitable plants for the midground are slow-growing … Read more
While high lighting can help plants grow faster, deepen the red tint to plant leaves, or even allow you to keep some spectacular yet demanding aquatic plant species, a high-light aquarium isn’t the only way to create an attracting aquascape. Those of us preferring a natural look may opt for low light aquarium plants. So … Read more
Foreground aquarium plants directly influence the impression of an aquascape. So the selection and planting of foreground aquatic plants are very important to build a beautiful planted aquarium. All carpet plants are ideal for the foreground. If you are finding plants to build a beautiful carpet, check the list of over fifteen carpet plants for planted … Read more