Before the rising popularity of Bucephalandra, the most common freshwater low-tech plants in the aquarium hobby were Anubias, Java Ferns, and mosses. These epiphytic* plants are low-demanding and easy to grow, making them the perfect plants for beginner aquarists. But...
Ever get confused with all the different trade names and scientific names that exist in the aquascaping hobby? Is it a Phyllanthus Fluitans or Red Root Floaters? Is it Neocaridina or Red Cherry Shrimp? The answer is yes and yes....
One of the greatest joys of keeping a planted tank (or any live plants in general) is to watch something that you take care of grow, thrive, and multiply! At some point however, your aquatic plants will be too overgrown...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Have you ever seen carpeting plant seeds for aquariums being advertised online? If so, be cautious of spending your money on these "magic seeds." Unfortunately, they are more than likely falsely advertised...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Before they became mass-produced, household carpets were a symbol of luxury, found only in the homes of the wealthy. Growing carpeting plants- the fine-leaved aquarium plants used to blanket the substrate of a tank- can seem similarly lofty...
So you decided to add some plants to the barren scenery of your betta's aquarium but have no clue where to start. Luckily, being something of an "expert," we can point you to the best live aquatic plants for...
Written By: Chris (@shrimpery) Utricularia graminifolia (UG) is one of my favorite aquarium plants, but it’s 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 light turned on and you notice something amazing: tiny bubbles (or pearls) sprouting from your aquatic plants. Pearling plants are nice to look at, but what makes them pearl, and is it healthy for your...
Written by: Tammy (@aquarist_tl) and Team Buce Plant Have you ever noticed the leaves of your Cryptocoryne plant turning brown/yellow before it becomes completely translucent? That is what’s known as “Crypt melt.” It is when the leaves of the aquatic plant start dying and decaying...
