Plants
Choosing plants, light, CO2, fertilization, algae control.
Deep-diveAquarium Algae Guide: Black Beard, Green Spot, Staghorn & Cyanobacteria — Complete Eradication Protocols
Stubborn black tufts on anubias, green dots welded to glass, or foul-smelling slime over substrate? Comprehensive algae identification, Redfield ratio tuning, localized H2O2 spot-dosing, and biological cleanup crews.
GuideJava fern (Microsorum pteropus): care, varieties and propagation
The most indestructible plant for a beginner aquarist. Grows without CO₂, without substrate, in any water. 5 common varieties, how to attach it and how to propagate it via plantlets.
GuideTop 15 beginner aquarium plants you can grow without CO₂
15 plants that thrive at moderate light, without CO₂ injection and without a nutrient substrate. Size, growth rate and planting zone for each. The ideal starter set for a 38–100 L tank.
GuideCO₂ systems for planted tanks: the complete guide
Cylinder or yeast, diffuser or reactor, drop checker — how to build a working CO₂ system step by step.
GuideAquarium plants: care basics for beginners
Light, CO₂, fertiliser — the three pillars of a planted tank. What you need for a healthy green balance.
GuideAquascaping basics: composition, styles, mistakes
From Amano and Iwagumi to the rule of thirds and focal points. How to design a tank you actually want to look at.