What is the Best Aquarium Sponge Filter? Choosing the right sponge filter for your needs can be difficult, so we’ve compiled this list of our eight most highly recommended filters, along with their pros and cons, to make your decision-making process a little easier. While all of these products are great choices depending on your […]
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Hygrophila Araguaia is an uncommon plant that may be unfamiliar to many hobbyists. Identified as ‘Araguaia’ in the trade after a river in Brazil, it originates in Asia. Compact, tightly arranged leaves combined with low growth height makes it ideal for foreground placement in aquarium aquascaping. While not naturally an epiphyte, this species can be
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One of the pleasures of owning freshwater aquariums is creating a natural looking environment complete with a variety glowing lights and incandescent bulbs. It helps bring the fish tank to life! Some of the best-looking fish tanks use incandescent bulbs with different sets of colors, which help bring out the natural colors of certain fish
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The Gold Ring Danio, also known as Danio tinwini or Brachydanio tinwini, is a beautiful and popular aquarium fish. It is a member of the Cyprinidae family and can be found in freshwater habitats in Asia, particularly Myanmar and Thailand. Its name comes from its golden body coloration, accented by black stripes running across both
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Common Name(s) Fissidens Fontanus Scientific Name Fissidens Fontanus Origin Southeast Asia Ease of Growing Easy to medium difficulty Placement Tank edges Height 4 in. (Maximum) pH 6-8 Temperature 65° – 77° F (18.3° – 25° C) Growth Rate Slow Propogation Rhizome Division Light Requirement Low-Moderate CO2 Requirement Low-Moderate What Is Fissidens Nobilis? Fissidens nobilis is
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The Water Sprite plant, also known as Ceratopteris thalictroides, is a versatile plant that can be found in many home aquariums. Water Sprite is a floating fern that originates from Southeast Asia. It gets its name from its long, slender leaves that resemble those of a Sprite or fairy. This plant can range in color
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Native to the slow-moving water of the Acandi River in northwestern Columbia, the Colombian Tetra is an energetic and eye-catching species. Often sold as “Red and Blue Colombian Tetra,” they have red fins and shiny bodies that may have a blue tint. This is a great species for planted tanks, and a school of 6
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Glossostigma Elatinoides is a popular carpeting plant among aquascape enthusiasts. This short plant originates from New Zealand and is ideal for foreground aquarium use. Its tiny oblong leaves cluster along thin stalks, providing solid coverage across the aquarium substrate. The right preparation can cover your tank with a thick carpet of bright green growth. While
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The Brazilian pennywort is easy to grow and keep in a tank. The plant can grow anywhere and does not develop an extensive root system. In fact, the Brazilian pennywort prefers to just float with its leaves growing immersed. It can even grow on sand and driftwood and does not require a nutrient-rich substrate. Therefore, you can just leave it at the surface of the water or anchor it to some part of the tank.
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Common Name(s) Beremi, Sarai Chat Scientific Name Limnophila Heterophylla Origin Southeast Asia Ease of Growing Steady Placement Background Height 4-12″ pH 6.0-7.5 Temperature 15 – 20 °C (60 – 70°F) Growth Rate Fast Propagation Trim and plant stems Light Requirement Medium to High CO2 Requirement Recommended If you are looking for an easy stem plant
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