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  • Best Plants for a Low-Tech Scape

    Best Plants for a Low-Tech Scape

      Written by: Chris (@shrimpery)   Low tech, high tech- what is all this technology (or lack thereof) that aquarium people keep talking about? In short, it all comes down to CO2. “High tech” aquascapes inject pressurized CO2 into the...

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    Advice on How to Fake a High-Tech Aquarium

    Written by: Bryson and Team Buce Plant   As the title suggests, there is a strategy to achieve the high-tech look on a low-tech tank! Let’s dive right in (pun intended). When it comes to high-tech aquariums, CO2 gear, high...

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  • 6 Top Stem Plants for Your Aquarium

    6 Top Stem Plants for Your Aquarium

    6 Top Stem Plants for Your Aquarium We know that our site has a huge selection of plants and it can be a little overwhelming at first. Bucephalandra, anubias, crypts, ferns, moss, stems... Where do you even start?  Trust, we...

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  • Red Root Floaters: Care Guide

    Red Root Floaters: Care Guide

      Family name: Phyllanthaceae Origin: South America Red Root Floaters, or Phyllanthus Fluitans, are a freshwater floating fern plant known in the aquascaping game for their unique look, deep red roots, and easy care. These highly sought-after floaters are known...

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  • Plant Profile: Bolbitis Heudelotii Difformis

    Plant Profile: Bolbitis Heudelotii Difformis

    Family name: Dryopteridaceae If you’re looking for a stable, slow-growing aquarium plant with minimal care, Bolbitis Heudelotii Difformis is the perfect pick. This Bolbitis is unique greenery that will fill the midground or background of your aquascape or fish tank...

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  • Plant Profile: Bacopa Monnieri

    Plant Profile: Bacopa Monnieri

    Today we’re featuring one of our favorite low tech stem plants: Bacopa Monnieri (aka Moneywort) Bacopa Monnieri is an eye-catching, bright green stem plant that can grow emersed and submerged. It is naturally found alongside riverbanks, lakes, and other pools of...

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  • How to Build Low-Tech Planted Tanks Guide

    How to Build Low-Tech Planted Tanks Guide

    Keeping a natural-looking planted aquarium can seem intimidating for newcomers who are just getting their feet wet in the hobby. We here at Buce Plant want to show you that its extremely easy if you’re using the right tools and...

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