How to Choose Your Aquarium Plants

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There are many different factors to consider when choosing aquarium plants. Some of the most important include the size of your tank, the type of fish you have, and the amount of light and filtration you have. One of the first things to consider is what kind of plants you want. There are three main … Read more

Orchid Lily: Barclaya Longifolia

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Orchid Lily (Barclaya longifolia) is a very attractive and beautiful aquarium plant among the aquarium enthusiasts due to its sparkling coloration and toughness. It is a flowering plant which belongs to the family Nymphaeaceae under order Nymphaeales. The genus ‘Barclaya’ is named after the American born Scientist Robert Barclay. Now it is listed as threatened … Read more

Blyxa aubertii info and care facts

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Blyxa aubertii is a very hardy and popular aquarium plant. Most of the aquarists love this attractive plant due to its greenish coloration. It is a beautiful, green plant which provides a wonderful addition to the aquarium. It looks good against the background of driftwood and other rough decorations of the aquarium. You can place … Read more

African Water Fern: Bolbitis Heudelotii

African Water Fern (Bolbitis heudelotii ) is an awesome and very popular decorative aquarium plants due to its uniquely textured green foliage and growth form which make an attractive feature to your aquarium. It belongs to the family Polypodiaceae under order Polypodiales of class Polypodiopsida. Bolbitis heudelotii was first described by Alston in 1934. The species … Read more

Marsilea Minuta Care Facts

Marsilea minuta is the most famous aquarium plant among the aquarium enthusiasts due to its gorgeous greenish coloration and hardiness. In 1825, it was first described by Carl Borivoj Presl. It is a plant of class Polypodiopsida with the family Marsileaceae under order Salviniales.  Marsilea minuta is considered as ‘Least Concern’ in the IUCN Red Data … Read more

Artificial Plants For Aquarium

Artificial plants are an excellent choice for both experienced and beginner aquarium enthusiasts because they are usually made by using plastic or silk materials. Many fish species also prefer artificial plants that eat real plants. You should use artificial plants if you keep African Cichlids and fairly large herbivorous fish in your aquarium. At present, … Read more