Fixated on iron... January 09, 2023admin I'm really surprised how iron focussed some people are. It's rather worrying too. Problem is that so many manufacturers have banged on about it for some long, they've given the...
Sagittaria sabulata in flower January 09, 2023admin Here's another happy plant that flowered today. Very nice I think :) You can find this stunning plant on our website by clicking here.
My planted tank won't pearl January 09, 2023admin A common problem I have heard and a something I hear on a daily basis too. There's pretty much only one reason why your planted aquarium won't pearl. You're either...
The Planted Aquarium Market Today... January 09, 2023admin5 comments I thought I would write a post from a different angle in order to stimulate more responses from hobbyists. I used to be an avid aquascaper, producing aquascapes regularly in...
BBA in aquarium January 08, 2023Richard Cale Black Brush Algae (BBA) is a common problem in tanks with high light and CO2, especially if the CO2 levels are unstable. It can also appear in low light tanks...
How do I get rid of blue-green algae in my fish tank? January 07, 2023Richard Cale If you've noticed a blue-green, carpet-like substance covering everything in your tank, it's likely blue green algae (BGA). But don't worry, it's actually a bacteria that can photosynthesize. The...
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...