Aquarium Plants
8 guides
Why Your Aquarium Plants Are Melting or Dying
New plants going mushy? Leaves yellowing for no reason? Here's how to tell melt from death, what's causing it, and when to wait it out.
July 4, 2026
Best Low-Light Aquarium Plants for Beginners
Discover the best beginner aquarium plants that thrive in low light with no CO2 injection. Practical picks, care tips, and setup advice for new fishkeepers.
June 29, 2026
Carpeting Plants: How to Grow a Lush Foreground
Learn how to grow aquarium carpet plants like dwarf hairgrass, monte carlo, and baby tears. Covers CO2 needs, the dry start method, planting technique, and w...
June 27, 2026
Java Fern, Anubias, and Other Plants That Won't Die
A practical guide to easy aquarium plants that thrive without CO2 or special substrate, covering java fern care, anubias care, and other low-maintenance opti...
June 25, 2026
How to Dose Fertilizers in a Planted Aquarium
Learn how to fertilize aquarium plants using root tabs, liquid fertilizers, and EI dosing. Covers macro and micro nutrients, schedules, and deficiency signs.
June 19, 2026
Aquarium Lighting for Plants: How Much and How Long
Learn how much light planted tanks actually need, how long to run aquarium lights, and which PAR values suit low, medium, and high-tech setups.
June 14, 2026
Do You Need CO2 for a Planted Tank?
CO2 injection isn't required for every planted tank. Learn when it helps, when to skip it, and how low-tech setups thrive without a pressurized system.
June 10, 2026
How to Plant and Anchor Aquarium Plants
Learn how to plant aquarium plants correctly in gravel, sand, or on hardscape, with tips for anchoring rhizome plants and rooted stems.
June 6, 2026