Narrow Leaf Java Fern is (Microsorium pteropus var.) is just another variety of Java Fern. Usually found in South East Asia with a narrower and thinner leaves. The same growth condition is required and is a very good plant for beginner. It does not require CO2 nor special lightings. This fern is also known as the Needle Leaf Java Fern. This plant is highly adaptable to … [Read more...] about Narrow Leaf Java Fern
Aquatic Plants
Pogostemon helferi
Pogostemon helferi known as Downoi is one of the most beautiful foreground plant you can buy in the market nowadays. This plant is quite expensive and rare in fish stores due to it's sensitivity during shipment. Most of the time, you can only buy this from some hobbyists and is definitely pricey compared to other plants. Downoi takes time to adapt sometimes when introduced … [Read more...] about Pogostemon helferi
How To Choose the Right Aquatic Plants
Looking for a good source of aquatic plants is hard to find. Most of the time, you cannot find all of the aquatic plants you are looking for in one local fish shop. Some of the shops don’t even know what a nature aquarium is and what a planted tank is. The salesman will usually have a question mark on their faces when you start asking them, “Do you have Hemianthus … [Read more...] about How To Choose the Right Aquatic Plants
Real Plants vs Artificial Plants
Many aquarists are having disagreement whether to use artificial plants or real plants. Some say that artificial plants are better than real plants while others raise their brows and say real plants are better. In this case, let’s start comparing each. Real Plants Pros: 1. Real plants gives off oxygen during daylight 2. While releasing oxygen, it also absorbs … [Read more...] about Real Plants vs Artificial Plants
10 Common Aquatic Plants Used in Aquascaping
Here are some of the most commonly used aquatic plants in aquascaping. 1. Riccia Fluitans: This is a floating plant. Used generally as foreground plant in aquascaping by tying it on a stone or driftwood. The real beauty of this plant can be seen when there is an abundant source of light and lots of dissolved CO2 in the water. It produces a lot of oxygen which can … [Read more...] about 10 Common Aquatic Plants Used in Aquascaping