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5 Mistakes That Kill Dwarf Hair Grass—and How to Avoid Them

5 Mistakes That Kill Dwarf Hair Grass—and How t...

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5 Mistakes That Kill Dwarf Hair Grass—And How to Avoid Them Dwarf Hair Grass (Eleocharis) is one of the most popular carpeting plants in the aquarium world. When it's thriving,...

5 Mistakes That Kill Dwarf Hair Grass—and How t...

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5 Mistakes That Kill Dwarf Hair Grass—And How to Avoid Them Dwarf Hair Grass (Eleocharis) is one of the most popular carpeting plants in the aquarium world. When it's thriving,...

🌞 Aquarium Light Cycles: How Many Hours Per Day Do Plants Need?

🌞 Aquarium Light Cycles: How Many Hours Per Day...

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Getting your lighting right is one of the most important things you can do for your aquarium plants. Too little light, and they won’t grow. Too much, and you’ll be...

🌞 Aquarium Light Cycles: How Many Hours Per Day...

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Getting your lighting right is one of the most important things you can do for your aquarium plants. Too little light, and they won’t grow. Too much, and you’ll be...

Tap Water vs. RO Water: What’s Best for Your Tank?

Tap Water vs. RO Water: What’s Best for Your Tank?

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When you're starting—or upgrading—an aquarium, one of the most overlooked decisions is what kind of water to use. Tap water might be the obvious choice, but many hobbyists and breeders...

Tap Water vs. RO Water: What’s Best for Your Tank?

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When you're starting—or upgrading—an aquarium, one of the most overlooked decisions is what kind of water to use. Tap water might be the obvious choice, but many hobbyists and breeders...

What Is a Walstad Tank? The Low-Tech Planted Tank That Runs Itself

What Is a Walstad Tank? The Low-Tech Planted Ta...

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Imagine an aquarium that runs with no filter, no CO₂ injection, and no constant dosing—yet it’s packed with healthy plants, happy fish, and crystal-clear water. Sounds like magic, right? It’s...

What Is a Walstad Tank? The Low-Tech Planted Ta...

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Imagine an aquarium that runs with no filter, no CO₂ injection, and no constant dosing—yet it’s packed with healthy plants, happy fish, and crystal-clear water. Sounds like magic, right? It’s...

How to Create a Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape

How to Create a Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape

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Are you dreaming of a lush, overgrown aquascape full of wild greenery—but without the hassle of CO₂ injection or high-end equipment? Good news: you can absolutely create a jungle-style aquarium...

How to Create a Low-Tech Jungle Aquascape

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Are you dreaming of a lush, overgrown aquascape full of wild greenery—but without the hassle of CO₂ injection or high-end equipment? Good news: you can absolutely create a jungle-style aquarium...

Why Your Floating Plants Keep Dying – and How to Fix It

Why Your Floating Plants Keep Dying – and How t...

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Floating plants like Duckweed, Water Spangle, Red Root Floater, and Salvinia are favorites among aquarists for their natural beauty and water-purifying power. But what happens when they keep dying, turning...

Why Your Floating Plants Keep Dying – and How t...

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Floating plants like Duckweed, Water Spangle, Red Root Floater, and Salvinia are favorites among aquarists for their natural beauty and water-purifying power. But what happens when they keep dying, turning...