Common Name(s) Japanese Hair Grass, Dwarf Hairgrass, Hair Grass Scientific Name Eleocharis belem Care Level Easy Growth Rate Fast Lighting Medium to High Temperature 50 – 85° F Size 3 – 6 inches Minimum Tank Size 10 gallons Water pH 6.5 – 7.5 Propagation Runners If you’re looking to add vegetation to your aquarium, then …
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Native to Sri Lanka, Cryptocoryne Willisii is a trouble-free plant variety with long, narrow, and bright green leaves. Suitable to beginning hobbyists, it doesn’t need bright lighting or CO2 injection. This can be a good plant for low tech tanks and works best as a foreground or midground plant. Like many Crypts, it can take …
Looking for an appealing, low-maintenance plant to add to your tank? Cryptocoryne Lucens may be just what you’re looking for! Cryptocoryne Lucens is a species of aquatic plant that is native to Sri Lanka. The plant has long, slender leaves that are green in color. The leaves are often covered in brown spots, which helps …
Looking for an interesting addition to your aquarium that is both easy to care for and visually appealing? Spiky Moss, also known as Taxiphyllum sp. ‘Spiky Moss’ may be the perfect plant for you! Spiky Moss is a small aquatic plant that originates in Southeast Asia. It gets its name from its sharp, spiky leaves, …
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Common Name(s) Limnophila Hippuridoides Scientific Name Limnophila Hippuridoides Origin Asia Temperature 68-86°F Height 7-20 in. (20-50cm) under ideal conditions Minimum Tank Size 15 Gallon Co2 Requirement Recommended for optimal growth, but not required Water pH 6-7 Growth Rate Fast Propagation Stem-cuttings, Division Light Requirement Moderate-High What Is Limnophila Hippuridoides? Limnophila Hippuridoides is a fast-growing freshwater …
Owning an aquarium can be a ton of fun. Some inexperienced aquarists think that fish in said tank is the only way to make it unique, but that simply isn’t true. As most experienced aquarists can tell you, foliage in a tank is one of the easiest ways to make your tank unique and interesting. …
Plants are one of the easiest and most efficient ways to achieve a specific look or theme in your tank. When setting up a tank, most people tend to use fish or different substrates to achieve the look they desire. Because of this, some people tend to overlook the potential of foliage in their tanks. …
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Using plants in an aquarium or tank is one of the easiest ways to make your mark on your setup. Many plants are extremely versatile, meaning you can set them up in any way you want and create a truly unique and interesting tank. Adding plants to your tank is also very helpful to some …
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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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 …
