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| ALGAE: DESCRIPTION AND
CONTROL IN FRESHWATER AQUARIA by Andrea Watts Summary: A list and description of common algae types found in home aquaria; suggestions for elimination and control provided. Some useful photos for identification are included. |
| SO YOU WANT TO GROW AQUATIC PLANTS
by Olga Betts Summary: Olga describes how to keep some easy aquatic plants. |
| KEEPING AQUARIUM PLANTS...
by Al Ridley Summary: The advantages of keeping live plants. Potting them. Lighting. |
| SO YOU WANT TO GROW PLANTS IN YOUR
AQUARIUM! Summary: Rajendra Kumar G.G. contributed this beginner's guide to growing aquatic plants, dealing with lighting, nutrients, CO2 (including simple home-made injector), substrates, and other tips. |
| SETTING UP A PLANTED AQUARIUM
by Karen Randall Summary: A comprehensive article. The tank and equipment; tank set up; selection and planting of plants; selecting and adding fish. Karen edits the magazine of The Aquatic Gardeners Association. |
| SETTING UP YOUR FIRST PLANTED
TANK by Curt Dunaway Summary: The beginner's planted tank need not be highly technical. A list of low light plants. |
| AQUARIUM BEAUTIFUL by
Dorothy Reimer Summary: Plants add to the beauty of an aquarium and are beneficial to the fish. Conditions plants require. How to plant them. |
| NEW TO PLANTED TANK? by Marcus Ng Summary: Requirements for a successful planted tank: lights, CO2, tank and filter,substrate, cooling systems, fertilisation and the nitrogen cycle. |
| AQUARIUMS FOR THE OFFICE
by Robert Paul Hudson Summary: When setting up an aquarium in an office one must consider the time factor and the possibility of accidents. Robert recommends some small plants for small tanks. |
| THE OPEN AQUARIUM by
Claus Christensen Summary: An aquarium without a cover glass will allow emergent plants to thrive, and other plants are best viewed from above. Questions concerning room humidity, lighting, suitable plants, and jumping fish are discussed. |
See also: People/Meet an
Aquarist: Olga Betts, by Howard Norfolk
People/Meet an Aquarist: Raj Kumar and Madan Subramanian
| new OVERDRIVING A STANDARD LIGHT STRIP
by Giancarlo Podio Summary: If you are comfortable with basic electrical work, you can re-wire a standard flourescent light strip to boost output. |
| CHOOSING YOUR AQUARIUM LIGHTING
by Robert Paul Hudson Summary: A variety of systems can be used to provide adequate lighting for plants. But too much light and too little CO2 can cause algae blooms and large pH swings. Light and CO2 must be balanced. |
| new ELIMINATING ALGAE WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE by
Giancarlo Podio Summary: If a simple DIY CO2 system does not meet your needs, follow Giancarlo's outline to set up a more advanced pressurized system. Thoroughly researched with many useful links and photos. |
| PLANT FILTERS FOR HOME AQUARIA
by Doug Dunlop Summary: Terrestrial plants grown hydroponically near an aquarium can be an inexpensive supplement to (or replacement for) a mechanical filter, and are particularly useful with fish that are incompatible with aquatic plants. |
| new FERTILIZER COMPARISON CHART by Giancarlo
Podio Summary: A chart comparing the chemical compositions of fertilizers offered by Tropica, Seachem, Kent, and CSM. |
| new CO2 KH/PH CHART by Giancarlo Podio Summary: A chart that helps one determine how much CO2 they have in an aquarium by analyzing KH and PH levels. |
| new DO-IT-YOURSELF
CO2 by Giancarlo Podio Summary: A cheap and easily used technique is explained for setting up your own Carbon Dioxide injection system for planted tanks. |
| new SETTING UP AN ADVANCED PRESSURIZED CO2 SYSTEM by
Giancarlo Podio Summary: If a simple DIY CO2 system does not meet your needs, follow Giancarlo's outline to set up a more advanced pressurized system. Thoroughly researched with many useful links and photos. |
| THE ROLE OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS IN
THE AQUARIUM by Robert Paul Hudson Summary: A technical description of photosynthesis, and an explanation of why aquarists add light and CO2 to grow plants better. |
| HOME BREW by Grant Gussie Summary: How to set up a do-it-yourself C02 system |
| INEXPENSIVE SUPPLEMENTAL
CARBON DIOXIDE by Karen Randall Summary: More thoughts on the plastic bottle method. |
| AQUARIUM PLANT
NUTRITION by Robert Fenner Summary: The nutrients plants need. Factors influencing and providing nutrients. Adding nutrients. Natural vs. high-tech approach. |
| SUBSTRATES FOR THE HOME AQUARIUM
by Rajendra Kumar G.G. Summary: Substrate colour, particle size, material, and depth, plus instructions on using hydrochloric acid to prepare sea sand for use in fresh water aquariums. |
| SUBSTRATE
AND FERTILIZATION INTRODUCTION by Robert Paul Hudson Summary: A somewhat technical introduction to the concept of macro and micro nutrients, followed by information on the qualities of different substrates - soil, sphagnum peat moss, vermiculite, perlite, sand, calcimined clays, and pumice. |
| LATERITE
SUBSTRATE by Robert Paul Hudson Summary: Laterite is a type of soil. It is primarily beneficial for deep-rooted plants and heavy feeders, such as Echinodorus and Cryptocoryne species. |
| PRACTICAL USE
OF GARDEN SOIL AS A RICH PLANT SUBSTRATE by Nimish Mathur Summary: Nimish provides detailed instructions for the preparation and use of an inexpensive and easy-to-prepare substrate for growing aquatic plants. |
| AQUATIC HANGING
GARDENS by Wlad Franco-Valias Summary: Plants such as Java Fern, Java Moss and Anubias can be attached to a variety of woods. |
| TERRESTRIAL PLANTS
SOLD AS AQUATICS by Wlad Franco-Valias Summary: Some plants sold for aquariums are really terrestrial. How can you tell? To read this article in Spanish, go to: Plantas Terrestres Vendidas como Plantas Aquaticas |
| PLANTS UNSUITABLE FOR USE IN
AQUARIA by Frank M. Greco Summary: "Basic Rule of Thumb: If it looks like a houseplant it probably is and has no place in your aquarium." Frank provides a long list of actual names of plants that are sometimes sold as aquatics but really are not. |
| AQUATIC
FLOWERS by Wlad Franco-Valias Summary: Wlad discusses which aquatic plants will flower, and how to help them do so. |
| RECEIVING
MAIL-ORDER AQUARIUM PLANTS by Robert Paul Hudson Summary: How to deal with plants that arrive in the mail - unpacking, trimming, planting. Disinfecting. These tips also apply to plants bought from a store. |
| A
PLASTIC PLANT PRIMER by Jerry Michels Summary: Questions everyone asks about plastic plants - Do they grow? Do they reproduce? Their lighting? Can they be killed? A unique tongue-in-cheek article that even contains some practical ideas. |
See also: Ponds/Landscaping
Around Your Pond by Robert Fenner
(Contains a comprehensive list of garden plants that are toxic to fish)
| Acoras gramineus, form
variegatus by Ron Finlayson Summary: Commonly called Japanese Rush, this plant is sometimes sold for aquarium use, but it is really a true bog plant and should not be planted completely immersed. |
| FERNS AND ANUBIAS by Robert
Paul Hudson Summary: Java Fern, Watersprite, African Fern (Bolbitis) and Anubias are easy to grow. They make a nice display in small tanks, and are suitable for beginners. |
| Aponogeton
crispus AND ITS PROPAGATION by Twyla
Lindstrom-Peters, and by Shara-Lee Schneider Summary: Two separate articles. Twyla describes the Aponogeton and its propagation, and Shara-Lee adds her personal experience in raising them from seed. |
| Ceratopteris thalictroides -
WATERSPRITE by Twyla Lindstrom-Peters Summary: Also known as "water fern" or "Indian fern," this common plant is easy to keep, fast growing, and easily propagated. It can be utilised in a number of ways. |
| INTRODUCTION TO THE Cryptocoryne
GENUS by Xema Summary: Introduction; crypts in the wild; crypts in aquaria. Illustrated. |
| Cryptocoryne blassi
by Ron Finlayson Summary: After keeping this crypt for several years, Ron re-potted and re-positioned it, which made it grow rapidly and reproduce. |
| ANATOMY OF A CRYPT by Curt
Dunaway Summary: To be absolutely sure of the identity of a Crypt, you need a flower. One of Curt's Crypts flowered and he cut open the spathe. Illustrated. |
| Echinodorus bleheri and E.
Amazonicus - AMAZON SWORD PLANTS by Twyla Lindstrom-Peters Summary: Amazon swords are easy to grow and have many fine qualities which make them ideal focal point plants for aquariums. |
| STARGRASS, Heteranthera
zosterifolia by Mary McCaw Summary:A detailed article about the care of this plant. |
| Cardamine
lyrata vs Hydrocotyle leucocephala by Ron Finlayson Summary: Observations on keeping these lookalike but quite different plants, commonly called Pennywort (or Brazilian Ivy) and Japanese Cress. |
| WATER WISTERIA by Bill Gehan Summary: Hygrophila difformis is an easy plant to keep and propagate, and is a good one for beginners to use to take advantage of the many good things plants do for aquariums. |
| Hygrophila polysperma
by Shara-Lee Schneider Summary: This beautiful fast growing plant is easy to keep and is ideal for beginners. |
| LITTLE STAR, AQUA STAR - THE
MAGNIFICENT ONE. Pogostemon helferi by Nid aka Tarepunda Summary: Nid had troubles when she started with aquatic plants two years ago, but knowledge brought success, and one of her favourite plants is known in Thailand as the Downoi, or "Little Star." |
| Ranunculus
limosella FROM NEW ZEALAND by Ole Pedersen Summary: Tropica Aquatic Plants, of Denmark, first received this plant as a weed in a shipment from New Zealand. It was found to be a useful foreground cover plant. |
| Riccia fluitans
(CRYSTALWORT) by Lynn McMullen Summary: This floating plant can be anchored to wood or rock to form a beautiful "lawn." It can also be used as a hiding place for tiny fish fry. |
| DECORATING WITH RICCIA by Robert
Paul Hudson Summary: "Riccia is the paint, the aquarium the canvas, and you are the artist!" How to attach Riccia fluitans underwater. Where to put it and how to use it. Beautifully illustrated. |
| CARPET
PLANTS by Robert Paul Hudson Summary: Intriguing carpet-like displays can be made using Riccia, Java Moss, Willow Moss, Glossostigma or microsword plants. |
| Rotala macrandra by
Lynn McMullen Summary: "The rich red colour of the leaves with the underlying bright emerald green almost seems to make this plant glow with vibrancy. It can be a real showpiece with a little effort and care. If you can find it." |
| Vesicularia dubayana - JAVA MOSS by Twyla Lindstrom-Peters Summary: Java moss is undemanding, and has useful qualities as a spawning substrate. In nature it grows above water and is therefore ideal for a paladarium. |
| MOSSES AND THE MEN WHO LOVE THEM by
Loh Kwek Leong Summary: Identification of aquarium mosses is, surprisingly, not as straightforward as most people believe. They can reproduce themselves sexually by means of capsules. In Singapore, Java mosses do not appear to produce capsules. Why? - or do they? Illustrated. |
| HOW TO MAKE A MOSS WALL by Loh
Kwek Leong Summary: A series of photographs that clearly illustrate how to make a moss wall aquarium backdrop. |
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