Live plants improve water quality and look great. Algae… not so much. This section has care guides for aquatic plants, plus an honest look at algae types and how to control them without wasting money on “miracle” products.
Hygrophila polysperma, commonly known as Indian waterweed, is an aquarium plant that can be a good choice for beginner aquarium enthusiasts. This is because it is a pretty hardy and commonly available plant for sale. Hygrophila polysperma is prized for its beauty, color changes depending
African water fern (Bolbitis Heudelotii) is one of the most beautiful plant species that can be cultivated in an aquarium. It has an interesting shape that adds a special charm to the aquarium composition. I would not recommend this plant to beginners as it is
Myriophyllum elatinoides, commonly known as Water Milfoil, is a popular, versatile aquatic plant species for decorating freshwater aquaria. Water Milfoil is a relatively hardy plant suitable for beginners, characterized by fast growth and high decorative appearance. In this article, I have compiled all the available
Banana plant (Nymphoides aquatica) is often considered to be an easy to care for and a great choice for aquarium enthusiasts, especially, if they like exotic plants. Well, that’s not entirely accurate. Nymphoides aquatic has relatively demanding water parameters, is not easy to propagate, and
Despite its small size, Eriocaulon cinereum is an incredibly unusual aquarium plant. It looks amazing when planted both as a single specimen and in groups of 3-5 plants. Unfortunately, in aquarium conditions, Eriocaulon cinereumis is quite challenging to keep. This is because, in its natural
Willow hygro (Hygrophila angustifolia) is one of the easiest aquarium plants to keep. With its attractive foliage and ease of growth, Hygrophila angustifolia has become a staple aquarium plant for hobbyists worldwide. Whether you are new to the hobby or a seasoned aquarist, this attractive
Cyanobacteria, commonly known as “Blue-green algae or BGA”, can be a common issue in aquariums. Generally, cyanobacteria appear as slimy, greenish-blue, or blackish mats that cover surfaces in the tank. Cyanobacteria are very resilient and can be hard to deal with since they require a