Written By: ChrisΒ (@shrimpery) Β Utricularia graminifolia (UG) is one of my favorite aquarium plants, but itβs also one of the most misunderstood. For a while, it seemed to have a reputation as being difficult to grow, but it is increasingly...
Some time has passed after your aquarium lightΒ turned on and you notice something amazing: tiny bubbles (or pearls) sprouting from your aquatic plants. Pearling plants are niceΒ to look at, but what makes them pearl, and is it healthy for your...
Written by: Curtis from Team BP Β Feeling overwhelmed with all the information about aquascaping? Weβve all been there. Aquascaping can seem daunting at first, after all, youβre going to be responsible for maintaining an entire ecosystem. If you are...
Written By: ChrisΒ (@shrimpery) Β The Utricularia Graminifolia carnivorous plant (UG) can be a mystifying subject. It's a highly sought after foreground plant featuring grass like leaves that create a lawn of carpet.Β This carnivorous plant is like an aquatic grass, with...
Written By: ChrisΒ (@shrimpery) Β It is easy to get so carried away in the excitement of decorating your planted tank that you neglect to build a foundation for a sustainable setup. In particular, going the high-tech route can be particularly...
Written by: TammyΒ (@aquarist_tl)Β and Team Buce Plant Β Often known as the βking of aquarium fish,β discus earn their title through their gorgeous colors, patterns, and variations. Particular strains of them are highly sought after, and some can easily reach a...
Written By: ChrisΒ (@shrimpery) Β Aquascaping is a visual hobby. The planted tank is analogous to a canvas, and just like with painting, there is a certain amount of taste needed to achieve a pleasing composition with aquarium plants. While that...
 Written By: Chris (@shrimpery)  Do you ever see a photograph of an aquascape that looks objectively great while still feeling a bit⦠off? The key elements (healthy plants, clear water, thoughtful hardscape) are all there, but something is undeniably...
Is your planted aquarium pristine all around EXCEPT for your lily pipes? Trust us, you arenβt alone. Many aquascapers (including us at Team BP!) struggle with keeping this prestigious piece of equipment squeaky clean.Β However, cleaning your glass lily pipes...
