Plants

What are the basic requirements of a planted tank? How do I have a healthy, thriving freshwater garden? Here we cover the 3 pillars for a successful planted tank.

Red root floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) are a popular floating plant in the hobby. Under nitrate limitation they redden up considerably and have attractive reddish leaves and roots.

A brief guide to growing Samolus parviflorus red. This recent addition to the aquarium hobby is a great mid-ground plant due to its short height and ease of care.

A guide on how to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

How to grow and use Staurogyne repens in a planted aquarium.

The striking pink Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is a recent addition to the aquarium hobby. The distinctive pink foliage stands out in most aquascapes and works well as a tonal contrast to clusters of red plants.

A guide on how to grow the attractive stem plant Rotala ramosior Florida.

Anubias are a generally hardy and shade tolerant species which makes them one of the most popular aquatic plant species in the hobby.

A deep dive into 3 critical factors and how to adjust them to help you achieve richer, deeper tones and red colors in your planted tank.

A guide on how to grow Xyris red.

How to grow the popular aquarium plant, Blyxa japonica. Blyxa japonica is a true aquatic that has no emersed form.

How to grow Lobelia cardinalis. It is a relatively easy to grow green stem plant that has been in the hobby a long time.