Best Plant Substrate for a Planted Tank (2023 Update)

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Choosing the right substrate for your tank is extremely important, especially if you plan on having a planted aquarium or even a jarrarium. The substrate will not only offer the means for your plants to establish their roots, but will also offer them the required nutrients for solid growth, some of which might be impossible … Read more

20 Best Easy To Grow, Low Light Plants for Aquariums

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Everybody loves easy to grow, low light plants for freshwater aquariums, even though they are usually associated with beginners. The truth is that even seasoned aquarium owners love them because, well, who doesn’t love low maintenance stuff? Today, I am here to share with you a list of 20 fresh water aquarium plants that are … Read more

Best Aquatic Plants that Do Well in Cold Water

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Most aquarium plants are resilient and they can do well in an unheated tank. But since most of them actually prefer warmer water, it’s a good idea to choose for your tank setup the best aquatic plants that do well in cold water. Even though most plants would survive without a heater, it’s best to … Read more

Do Aquarium Plants Need a Filter? [Answered]

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Does your tank need a filter if you only have plants inside and no livestock? This goes for all sorts of nano tanks, jars and other types of aquariums where the main focus is the aquascaping and not necessarily the fish living there. Today, we’re discussing whether or not aquarium plants need a filter. The … Read more