Guppy Grass

Guppy Grass – A Great Plant For Breeding Fish

Guppy grass is a really popular plant in the planted tank hobby, and for good reason. This plant is very easy to grow and has plenty of great benefits for your livestock.

It can be a difficult plant to keep under control in a small tank though and tends to take over pretty fast. It is also a great plant for breeding fish, as young fish will feed on the plant and will give them the much need shelter they need to grow. Read on to learn everything you need to know to successfully grow and care for this undemanding and fast-growing aquatic plant in your aquarium.

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Anubias Nana

Anubias Nana Care guide: The Beginner’s Aquarium Plant

If you’re new to the hobby of keeping plants alive in an aquarium, you may be unsure of which plant is best for your first. If so, Anubias Nana might be just the ticket! These hardy little plants are perfect for beginners because they tolerate a wide range of water conditions and grow slowly enough that it’s easy to keep up with their maintenance. This article will teach you everything you need to know about caring for these beautiful aquatic plants.

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Ludwigia Repens

Ludwigia Repens Plant Care: A Guide to Growth and Maintenance

Looking for an easy to care for red plant? Ludwigia repens may for you then. Reds are a major challenge for beginner planted tank owners due to their more complex care over green plants. However, this plant bucks the trend with its forgiving nature. Ludwigia repens, or the red leaf ludwigia is a great beginner plant that can be grown under a wide range of different lighting conditions, and with or without CO2 injection. This is one of the best red plants for beginners to start out with. Read on to learn everything you need to know about growing the red leaf ludwigia.

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Monte Carlo Plant

A care and info guide on the Monte Carlo Plant

‘Monte Carlo’ is one of the most popular carpet plants for moderately lit freshwater tropical aquascapes. These plants are great for beginners and they grow fast, creating a dense and beautiful bright green carpet. That isn’t all they can be used for, however, these tiny plants can be grown as epiphytes too. Grown this way, they make for an eye-catching cascading carpet over hardscape features like driftwood and rock.

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Water Sprite

How To Care For Your Water Sprite – A Complete Guide

If you’ve just brought home a water sprite or are thinking of having one, you may be wondering how to care for it. With the proper knowledge and equipment, caring for your water sprite is simple! There are so many different types of aquarium plants available today that choosing the right one for your aquascape can be a bit daunting. Water Sprite is an great option for many aquarists both experienced and new to the hobby.

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