Walstad Method is a kind of an aquarium setup made popular by Diana Walstad. Its ultimate goal is to establish a balanced ecosystem in a fish tank. The soil provides the right nutrients for the plants and a home to beneficial bacteria which recycle the fish waste. Here are some of the things that have to be accomplished in a Walstad Method: - Excellent plant … [Read more...] about Walstad Method
Aquatic Plants
Dutch Style Aquascape Design
Dutch Style is an aquascape design which started in Netherlands during 1930’s. It focuses on neat rows of plants arranged in a way that will create a depth on the design. A lot of plant species needs to be used on this design. This design is more colorful than other planted aquariums. Plants that are arranged from left to right are referred to as Dutch Streets. Tall … [Read more...] about Dutch Style Aquascape Design
Narrow Leaf Java Fern
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
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