Planted Tank Articles

Don't Destroy Helpful Bacteria
Here are some things to consider before placing plants into your tank.

Cryptocoryne Species
C. wendtii is probably the easiest species in the genus to grow under average aquarium conditions.

Using a Second Mixture Bottle With CO2 Systems (and Measuring the Amount of CO2)
Supplement to the AFI July 2008 "The Aquarist's Notebook."

Aquatic Plantkeeping
The “New” Planted Tank - A new columnist offers fresh insight into aquatic plantkeeping.

Breeding African Cichlids
Learn how to breed and maintain the African Cichlid Pelvicachromis taeniatus.

Plants as Fish Snacks
Aquatic plants can be attractive to your eye and to your fish’s palate.

How Much CO2 Should You Add to the Water?
A common mistake is to try to achieve the water conditions one might aim for if keeping a fish-only aquarium.

Airstones and the Aquatic Garden; Gravel and Substrates
Airstones are not likely to hurt a slow-growing aquatic garden. Mixing substrates is OK.

Caring For Aponogeton Species
It is amazing what CO2 supplementation can do for a tank that is otherwise well supplied with nutrients and light.

Aussie Plants
You can have a biotope tank with rainbows even if the plants are not from down under.