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Hydrocotyle Tripartita 'Mini Variegated' Care Guide
Lush foreground carpet of Hydrocotyle Tripartita Mini Variegated in a planted freshwater aquarium.
  • Care Guide
  • Hydrocotyle
September 5, 2026
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Hydrocotyle Tripartita 'Mini Variegated' Care Guide

How to grow Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Mini Variegated': light levels, CO2, planting the tissue culture portions,...
Fertilizing Your Planted Aquarium: A Guide to Choosing the Best Fertilizer
Ludwigia showing vivid red color from proper fertilization
  • Educational
  • Fertilizer
  • Plant Care
September 1, 2026
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Fertilizing Your Planted Aquarium: A Guide to Choosing the Best Fertilizer

Root tabs, liquid all-in-ones, or dry salts? How to match fertilizer type to your plants...
Filtration for Planted Tanks: What Actually Matters
Water Wisteria benefiting from even water circulation and nutrient distribution
  • Educational
  • Equipment
  • Filtration
August 28, 2026
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Filtration for Planted Tanks: What Actually Matters

How filtration and water flow affect plant growth in a planted aquarium, beyond just clearing...
Neon Tetras and Other Nano Fish for a Planted Community Tank
Staurogyne Repens foreground cover for a nano fish community tank
  • Educational
  • Fish
  • Nano Tank
August 26, 2026
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Neon Tetras and Other Nano Fish for a Planted Community Tank

How to set up a planted nano community tank for neon tetras and similar schooling...
Substrate 101: Sand vs. Gravel vs. Aqua Soil for Planted Tanks
Amazon Sword heavy root feeder benefiting from nutrient-rich substrate
  • Educational
  • Equipment
  • Substrate
August 25, 2026
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Substrate 101: Sand vs. Gravel vs. Aqua Soil for Planted Tanks

A comparison of gravel, sand, and aqua soil for planted aquariums, and how to match...
Nerite Snails: Natural Algae Control for Planted Tanks
Java Fern surface for nerite snails to graze algae
  • Algae
  • Educational
  • Snails
August 22, 2026
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Nerite Snails: Natural Algae Control for Planted Tanks

Why Nerite snails are a popular, low-maintenance algae cleanup crew for planted tanks, and how...
CO2 Systems Explained: Do You Actually Need One?
Rotala Rotundifolia stem plant that benefits from CO2 injection
  • CO2
  • Educational
  • Equipment
August 21, 2026
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CO2 Systems Explained: Do You Actually Need One?

A plain-language explainer on CO2 injection for planted tanks: what it does, whether you need...
Amano Shrimp: The Algae-Eating Powerhouse for Planted Tanks
Java Moss grazing surface for Amano shrimp
  • Algae
  • Educational
  • Shrimp
August 19, 2026
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Amano Shrimp: The Algae-Eating Powerhouse for Planted Tanks

Why Amano shrimp are one of the most effective algae cleanup crews, and how to...
Your First 30 Days With a Planted Aquarium
Beginner aquarium plants establishing in a new planted tank
  • Beginner
  • Educational
August 18, 2026
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Your First 30 Days With a Planted Aquarium

A week-by-week guide to what's normal during your first month with a new planted aquarium,...
Low-Tech vs. High-Tech Planted Tanks: Which Should You Start With?
Rotala Rotundifolia colorful high-tech stem plant
  • Beginner
  • Educational
  • High-Tech
  • Low-Tech
August 15, 2026
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Low-Tech vs. High-Tech Planted Tanks: Which Should You Start With?

The real difference between low-tech and high-tech planted tanks, and which is the better starting...
What Does a Planted Tank Actually Cost to Start?
Easy low-light beginner aquarium plant bundle
  • Beginner
  • Educational
August 13, 2026
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What Does a Planted Tank Actually Cost to Start?

A breakdown of what a planted aquarium actually costs to start, from a basic low-tech...
5 Things People Get Wrong About Planted Tanks
Java Fern growing without CO2 injection in a beginner aquarium
  • Beginner
  • Educational
August 12, 2026
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5 Things People Get Wrong About Planted Tanks

The five most common misconceptions about planted aquariums, and why beginners don't need to worry...
Why Start a Planted Aquarium? What You Gain Beyond a Pretty Tank
Easy Low-Light Beginner Aquarium Plant Bundle for new planted tank hobbyists
  • Beginner
  • Educational
August 10, 2026
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Why Start a Planted Aquarium? What You Gain Beyond a Pretty Tank

An introduction to the planted aquarium hobby for newcomers: what makes it different, what you...
Spring Aquascape Refresh: A Trimming and Replanting Checklist
Vallisneria Gigantea background aquarium plant
  • How-To
  • Maintenance
  • Seasonal
August 8, 2026
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Spring Aquascape Refresh: A Trimming and Replanting Checklist

A seasonal checklist for refreshing a planted aquarium in spring: lighting, trimming, carpet maintenance, and...
Plants That Help Fight Algae in Your Aquarium
Water Wisteria fast-growing stem plant that competes with algae for nutrients
  • Algae
  • Buying Guide
August 6, 2026
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Plants That Help Fight Algae in Your Aquarium

A roundup of fast-growing plants that help outcompete algae for light and nutrients, including Hornwort,...