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Tropica has just added two new Java Fern varieties to their 1-2-Grow tissue culture range — Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' and Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow'. Here's what makes each one special and...

Plants need more than light and CO2 to thrive in an aquarium — they also need a steady supply of nutrients to fuel healthy growth and vibrant colour. Yet fertilising...

Of all the aquascaping styles, Iwagumi is the one that makes people pause. Deceptively simple — a few carefully placed stones, a seamless carpet of green — it demands more...

Attaching plants to hardscape is one of the most satisfying parts of building an aquascape — but it's also where a lot of hobbyists go wrong, ending up with plants...

If you've ever spotted tufts of dark, bristly growth clinging to your plant leaves, filter pipes, or hardscape, you're looking at black beard algae — one of the most stubborn...

Choosing the right aquarium plants is one of the most important decisions when setting up a planted tank. Healthy plants not only enhance the appearance of your aquarium but also...

Your substrate is the foundation of every planted tank. It's the single decision that influences whether your plants thrive or merely survive—and yet it's the one thing most people rush...

If you dream of a planted tank that genuinely turns heads — deep red stems, carpets of bright green, plants pearling oxygen like a mountain spring — then CO2 is...

Axolotl tanks are different from standard tropical aquariums. They are usually cooler, lower light and more prone to disturbance because axolotls are not exactly graceful. They walk, push, dig, sit...

Whether you're setting up your very first tank or looking to breathe new life into an established aquascape, learning how to properly plant aquarium plants is one of the most...

If you've ever looked at a lush planted tank and assumed you'd need expensive CO₂ equipment to pull it off, think again. A huge range of aquarium plants grow beautifully...

Whether you've just set up your first tank or you're looking to move from plastic decorations to something more natural, choosing the right live aquarium plants for beginners can feel overwhelming....