Brown Algae On Your Glass January 06, 2023Richard Cale Looks horrible right?! Brown algae, also known as diatoms, can be a common problem in planted tanks. These algae appear as a brown, powdery substance on the glass and other...
Sloping Of A Planted Aquarium Substate January 05, 2023admin2 comments In a planted aquarium, having the right slope on your substrate can mean a lot. In the past hobbyists would place their substrate on their tank base and make it...
Twitter - why not follow us? January 05, 2023admin OK so we're finally on Twitter :) Now we just need to find you guys out there who are too. Let us know and we'll follow you. Click on the...
Hygrophila angustfolia rubra flowering January 04, 2023Richard Cale More delightful flowers from Hygrophila angustfolia rubra. This sturdy stem plant seems very at home with us and has been kind enough to display some beautiful lilac coloured flowers. I think...
Tropica 1-2 Grow Aquarium Plants - entire range January 04, 2023admin We can pretty much guarantee you have never seen anything like this before. The new style plants from Tropica which are guaranteed no algae, no snails and no pesticides. So...
The Hidden Benefits of Lava Rock in the Aquarium January 04, 2023Richard Cale26 comments The Hidden Benefits of Lava Rock Lava Rock which is formed from the intense heat of volcanos has many hidden benefits for the aquarium that many hobbyists are not even...
Where do your shrimp sleep? January 04, 2023Richard Cale Shrimp are essential for all planted aquariums but they're also part of the food chain. I can't count the number of customers who buy shrimp for the right reason, only...
Hemianthus callitrichoides January 04, 2023admin Hemianthus callitrichoides, also known as "dwarf baby tears" or "HC," is a small, herbaceous aquatic plant native to Cuba. It is commonly used in the aquarium hobby as a foreground...
Rotala rotundifolia - a super mid to background aquarium plant January 04, 2023admin Rotala rotundifolia, also known as "round-leaved rotala" or "rotala," is a popular aquatic plant in the aquarium hobby. It is native to Southeast Asia and is known for its bright...
Subscribe & Save December 18, 2022Richard Cale Experience the Convenience and Benefits of Our Fertiliser Subscription Service for Your Planted Aquarium! Our fertiliser subscription service is the perfect solution for busy aquarium owners who want to...
Which water is best for planted aquarium? December 17, 2022Richard Cale Which water is best for planted aquarium? When choosing the best water for a planted aquarium, it is important to consider the various factors that can affect the health of...
How do you tell if planted tank is cycled? December 16, 2022Richard Cale A planted tank is considered cycled when the levels of nitrites and ammonia are stable and within safe ranges. Nitrite levels have to measure zero. To test the levels of...
