Dave's Blog
Java Fern |
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25-Apr-2009 Microsorium Pteropus Microsorium Pteropus (Java Fern) is one of the best plants for beginners and has plenty of endearing characteristics that make it popular for the advanced Aquarium keeper. Java Fern is one of the hardiest plants, it can grow in most water conditions and under most levels of lighting. It can be used... view (34 Views) |
Signs of nutrient deficiency in your plants |
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1-Mar-2009 Nutrient Deficiency We all know that us as humans get sick, well so do our lovely plants that grown in our aquarium. Nutritional deficiencies are the most common problem in aquarium plants and there are a number of things that can go wrong and there are two ways to tell... view (104 Views) |
The Best Way To Grow Riccia |
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1-Sep-2008 Growing Riccia Riccia is a lush floating plant which intertwines giving it a mossy look. This plant doesnt produce a root system but keeps expanding from its branches. In the right conditions, Riccia will flourish and can be used to produce mind blowing effects, from dense carpets to floating refuges. Riccia is one of the most versatile plants... view (105 Views) |
How to grow your Cryptocorynes |
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1-Aug-2008 Cryptocorynes (Crypts) are a large genus of plants found from Sri Lanka through India and South East Asia and into Indonesia, the majority of species available to the aquarium hobby within Australia are from Sri Lanka. The crypts are fantastic low tech plants that will adapt to a large variety of water conditions and light intensities. They provide a... view (60 Views) |
Substrate |
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1-Jul-2008 Planted tanks have a necessity of substrates and there are three main functions these provide: Nutrients for you plants Anchorage for your plants Biological filtration a colonisation of friendly bacteria Some substrates are not ideal for the planted aquaria as they do not provide any of the above 3 functions mentioned, NOT ideal substrates are pea gravel &... view (57 Views) |





