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Are My Plants Deficient?

The plants in your aquarium need a supply of both macro and micro nutrients to grow lush and healthy. Without sufficient levels of these nutrients and a host of other considerations,...

Are My Plants Deficient?

The plants in your aquarium need a supply of both macro and micro nutrients to grow lush and healthy. Without sufficient levels of these nutrients and a host of other considerations,...

Flow Strength - What’s the right amount – and can you have too much?

Flow Strength - What’s the right amount – and c...

What's the right amount and can you have too much? Most people will recommend your filtration should have a turnover of around 10x the total volume of your tank per...

Flow Strength - What’s the right amount – and c...

What's the right amount and can you have too much? Most people will recommend your filtration should have a turnover of around 10x the total volume of your tank per...

Leaf Holes – Deficiency or Delicacy?

Leaf Holes – Deficiency or Delicacy?

The sudden appearance of holes all over plant leaves can lead many hobbyists to assume they have a deficiency in their planted tank. The problem is that it is difficult...

Leaf Holes – Deficiency or Delicacy?

The sudden appearance of holes all over plant leaves can lead many hobbyists to assume they have a deficiency in their planted tank. The problem is that it is difficult...

Red Plants and Iron

Red Plants and Iron

It’s commonly asserted by planted tank hobbyists that dosing increased amounts of Iron in your aquarium will improve the red colouration of your plants, or make them more vibrant. Unfortunately...

Red Plants and Iron

It’s commonly asserted by planted tank hobbyists that dosing increased amounts of Iron in your aquarium will improve the red colouration of your plants, or make them more vibrant. Unfortunately...

Substrate Depth

Substrate Depth

Most planted tank keepers would agree that a depth of around 6cm is ideal for plants to develop healthy root systems. You can have very thin substrate in areas but...

Substrate Depth

Most planted tank keepers would agree that a depth of around 6cm is ideal for plants to develop healthy root systems. You can have very thin substrate in areas but...

Plant Maintenance

Plant Maintenance

Planted aquariums can be a beautiful addition to your home, but the plants require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best.  The thing about aquatic plants is that you can’t...

Plant Maintenance

Planted aquariums can be a beautiful addition to your home, but the plants require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best.  The thing about aquatic plants is that you can’t...