Red aquatic plants can make a beautiful visual display in your fish tank, adding a bold splash of color to your aquascape that contrasts perfectly with the green leaves of your other planting. However, red aquarium plants are notoriously difficult to grow and maintain successfully, but there are a few species that beginners can take … Read more
Aquatic plants make a beautiful addition to almost every tropical freshwater fish tank. Carpeting plants can fill in the aquarium’s foreground, adding a lush green, lawn-like carpet that provides shelter for shy fish and vulnerable fry. Some carpet plants also create glittering oxygen bubbles when you give them plenty of light and CO2. You’ll need … Read more
Sea anemones have a symbiotic relationship with Clownfish, in which both creatures help each other in some way. The spectacle of a Clownfish interacting with his adopted anemone has contributed to the popularity of these colorful little fish in reef tanks. So, how do you choose the best anemone for your Clownfish? And how do … Read more
If you want the ideal foreground plant for your fish tank, Crypt Parva or Dwarf Water Trumpet might be just what you’re looking for. Crypt Parva is one of the smallest crypt tropical aquatic plants you can buy. This plant is slow-growing, but it is pretty hardy, eventually covering the floor of your aquarium in … Read more
Moneywort, also known simply as Bacopa, is a popular freshwater aquarium plant that is moderately easy to grow. They are slow-growing but can reach heights of several inches tall both in and out of water depending on their placement. Moneywort does require some special lighting, though, which makes it a step up in difficulty compared … Read more
Fresh aquatic plants make an excellent addition to any freshwater aquarium, adding vibrant color, providing hiding places for shy fish species, helping to oxygenate the water, and soaking up nitrates. There is a vast selection of plant species you can choose to grow in your fish tank, provided that the water conditions are suitable. Some … Read more
As aquarium specialists, we know how concerning it can be to see any kind of algae bloom in your aquarium. Brown algae may look particularly unsightly, but thankfully, it’s one of the easier types of algae to control. A well-cycled tank, good aquarium maintenance, and clean water are your best friends when it comes to … Read more
At Aquariadise, we’ve written dozens of articles on algae, so we know how frustrating algae problems can be! Green hair algae is one type that fish keepers often complain about, so here we’ve dedicated an entire page to find out what it is, how to get rid of it, and to prevent it from coming … Read more
Java fern is one of my personal favorite freshwater aquarium plants for many reasons! This particular fern is very easy to care for as it doesn’t need additional carbon dioxide, a strong light, specific substrate, or any extra fertilizers. It’s also one of the only plants that work great with fish that are prone to … Read more
Let’s be honest: tropical fish tanks can be a hassle. Sometimes, a busy life gets in the way of the maintenance they require, and that leads to a crumbling ecosystem and, unfortunately, dead fish. But a nice, lush aquarium can be a beautiful addition to your home. What to do… Well, you could always consider … Read more
At Aquariadise, we’re constantly referring to fish that prefer soft, acidic water stained by tannins. These ‘blackwater environments’ are easy to achieve at home by adding tannin-rich ingredients, such as Indian almond leaves. Not only do they alter the water chemistry in favor of your fish, Indian almond leaves can also be used as a … Read more
Most aquatic plants should be planted with their roots in the substrate just like regular plants – however, there are a few exceptions. Some of the most popular aquarium plants, like Java fern and Anubias varieties, should actually be tied to rock or driftwood. When planted in the substrate, they will grow very slowly or … Read more
When I bought my first aquarium, I was daunted by the prospect of growing live plants. Although my fears were unfounded, I opted to launch my fishkeeping career purely with plastic replicas. Later on, my uncle introduced me to the ever-resilient Amazon Sword and I never looked back. Aquarium plants are not only easy to … Read more
