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The trick to getting a planted tank is a problem you must face if you want an aquarium garden. You purchase little cup full of … Read more
The trick to getting a planted tank is a problem you must face if you want an aquarium garden. You purchase little cup full of … Read more
Yes, there’s algae all over the place. But plant stems don’t grow as fast. So you look at your planted tank and wonder why. It’s … Read more
What’s more, most new aquascapers are concern about starving their plants…or feeding their algae instead. Lean dosing attempts to achieve the perfect balance: Not too … Read more
Each week, you add gallons of nutrient solution to your planted tank. Green stems shoot up from the substrate, expand their footprint and give the … Read more
Gravel and water go into the tank. What you see in that water isn’t what you get. Sure it appears clear, but it’s still lifeless … Read more
There’s none of that biting, so maybe you think your tank is peaceful. The thing is, beneath the calm surface of the water lies a … Read more
You change your water and dose your nutrients… and everything appears fine; the plants is healthy, the water is clear…but then your phosphate test seems … Read more
When you use nitrate tests it’s frequently just a yes/no indicator of whether everything’s okay. If it’s low and the water appears clear then there … Read more
Take guppies, for example: You begin with a male and female pair and before long, your tank is full. Why? Guppies are productive livebearing fish, … Read more
Early on, potassium is treated as afterthought for many planted tank keepers. You spend time fussing over your CO2 injection rate and lighting schedule. You … Read more