With attractive arrowhead-shaped leaves and long stems, Anubias Hastifolia is an eye-catching and low-maintenance aquarium plant. Native to Africa, this epiphyte doesn’t need soil to grow and can be attached to rock or wood hardscape. This plant is much taller than other Anubias varieties and is best suited for midground or background placement in most […]
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Anubias Plant Facts Anubias Plants are identified by their beautiful broad leaves, and rich, dark green coloration. Anubias Plants have many variations, and depending on the variation you have, there will be a slightly different look to the leaves of the plant or the way it grows and propagates. Anubias Plants have leaves that can
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Best Aquarium Carpeting Plants When looking for a suitable carpet plant for your aquarium, you need to ensure you consider the characteristics of each plant and how they can add to or take away from your tank. This will include growth rate, height, lighting and CO2 requirements among other things. Factors such as whether your
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Owning an aquarium is a great and oft-overlooked way to express yourself. There are so many different ways to customize a tank to your liking. That statement may be a surprise to those not very familiar with the aquarium hobby. Those who aren’t fans of this niche interest tend to believe that fish are the
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Also known as Willow Hygro, Hygrophila Angustifolia is a popular and robust aquarium plant originating in Southeast Asia. It can grow fast and absorb excess waste and nutrients from aquarium water. This is a tall plant with long narrow leaves growing from a tall stem. It’s best suited for background placement in most aquariums. In
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Like other species of Anubias, Anubias Congensis is hardy and easy to grow. In nature it’s found attached to trees and rocks with leaves extending above the waterline. It has long oblong leaves which grow from a rhizome. This rhizome can attach to hardscape or be weighed down on top of substrate. It will also
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Scientific Name Cardamine Lyrata Common Name Japanese Cress, Bitter Cress Origin Japan Water Parameters 60F – 82F Growth Rate up to 50 cm in length Cardamine Lyrata is a Japanese marsh plant in the mustard family. In the wild, Cardamine Lyrata can be found in moist places along the water’s edge. Cardamine Lyrata is a
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Scientific Name Juncus Repens Common Name Creeping Rush Origin North America (Southeast North America) Water Parameters 5 – 7 pH Growth Rate Moderate, 4 to 12 inches in height Juncus Repens is a grass like plant that is part of the rush family. The leaves of this plant grow in a way that gives them
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Common Name(s) Anubias Congensis, Congo Sword Plant Scientific Name Anubias Afzelii Origin Guinea, West Africa Temperature 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C) Size Height: 8-15 in. (20-35 cm) Width: 5 in. (12.7 cm) Minimum Tank Size 10 Gallons Light Requirement Low Co2 Requirement Not necessary, but can help boost growth Water pH 6.0-8.0 Placement Foreground
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Most aquarists can attest that Foliage is an essential part of the setup of any Aquarium. However, those new to the hobby may not fully realize the impact a single plant can have on the ecosystem of your tank and your tank as a whole. Many people outside of the hobby view flora as just
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