Plants - Guide to aquarium world

What to do if you have brown plaque in the aquarium

July 15, 2021 by fishkeepingfan

Very frequently, aquarium owners who have been caring for and maintaining their aquariums are confronted with an unpleasant phenomenon: a difficult-to-clean brown film appears on the insides of the walls, on stones, and on objects that have been decorated with underwater decor. The slimy coating has a repulsive effect on the viewer, detracting from the …

Basic compatibility of aquarium plants

June 26, 2021June 8, 2021 by aquariumexpert

It appears that the vast variety of aquarium flora allows you to use your imagination when selecting plants for the design of your fish tank. In fact, different species’ “preferences” in terms of lighting, water temperature and acidity, carbon dioxide content, micro-macro elements must all be taken into account. Otherwise, the outcome will not be …

Dutch aquascape

June 26, 2021June 8, 2021 by aquariumexpert

The Dutch were the first to fall in love with the vivid diversity of underwater plants in the mid-1970s and got interested in a new style of aquascaping — the Dutch aquascape. The rich foliage in such an aquarium is pleasing to the eye, while the fish are either nonexistent or few. Plant gardens can …

Pothos in aquarium

June 26, 2021May 30, 2021 by aquariumexpert

Yes, you can have pothos in aquarium. I’t won’t filter the water but will reduce the level of nitrates preventing the growth of black beard algae. Usually, Pothos is grown in a pot but can comfortably exist in an aquarium. Thus, the list of aquarium plants was supplemented with another name. Epipremnum(Pothos) has a huge …

Types of algae in freshwater aquarium

June 26, 2021August 21, 2020 by aquariumexpert

Algae grows in, salt water and freshwater aquariums, which means that the aquarium is live. Aquascapers differentiate between the plants that live in an aquarium and algae.

Ceratopteris

June 26, 2021June 29, 2020 by aquariumexpert

Ferns are a very ancient group of plants that have largely preserved the features of their distant ancestors, except that they have become smaller in size. These plants are characterized by increased endurance, they adapt well to various conditions of detention. For its unpretentiousness and beautiful appearance are appreciated by aquarists around the world.

Water hyssop ( 10 species description )

June 26, 2021June 26, 2020 by aquariumexpert

Aquarium plant Bacopa ( Water hyssop ) is famous for its unpretentiousness. This meaty look is perfect for decorating an aquarium with living plants. What conditions must be created for the comfortable existence of this interesting plant? You will find the answer in this article.

Ceratophyllum

June 26, 2021June 26, 2020 by aquariumexpert

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum) belongs to the family Ceratophyllaceae (hornwort). Many varieties are known to grow in slowly flowing rivers, lakes, and ponds, which differ in appearance, for example, in lakes Tanganyika and Malawi, there are compact forms with very hard leaves. The range of hornwort is extensive; this plant lives in all regions of the temperate climatic zone and is found in water bodies from the Arctic Circle to the tropics.

Vallisneria

June 26, 2021June 19, 2020 by aquariumexpert

Vallisneria takes its rightful place at the top of the ranking of the most unpretentious aquarium plants. Even a novice aquarist can cope with its cultivation, and experienced ones are able to create magnificent compositions with its help. In our article, we will talk about the popular varieties of vallisneria and the conditions of its maintenance in the aquarium.

Anubias / 15 types / care and reproduction

June 26, 2021June 17, 2020 by aquariumexpert

Anubias, like cryptocorynes, belongs to the Araceae family (Araceae), the genus Anubias. The range includes the tropical rainforests of Africa. It grows along the banks of rivers, streams, in swamps, while the plant can be completely immersed in water, however more often, like many other coastal plants, anubias leaves can grow in the air.