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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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  • 6 Easy Steps to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants

    6 Easy Steps to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants

    Written by: Bryson and Team Buce Plant     There are reasons why many of us aquarists choose to buy tissue culture plants: no snails, no algae, an abundance of healthy plants. However, buying tissue culture plants every time isn't a luxury that...

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  • Best Plants to Grow Submerged AND Emersed

    Best Plants to Grow Submerged AND Emersed

      by: Chris (@shrimpery) If you keep up with aquascaping on social media, you’ve probably noticed the growing trend of aquariums featuring both submerged and emergent growth.  The addition of emergent growth allows the aquarium to better interact with its...

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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 - Flame Moss

    Plant Profile - Flame Moss

    Family name: Hypnaceae Origin: South and South-East Asia Flame Moss (Taxiphyllum 'Flame') is known for the unique way it grows. Aquascapers love this moss because of its ability to enhance any tank with a sharp green hint of vegetation. Its...

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  • Plant Profile: Ludwigia Natans Super Red

    Plant Profile: Ludwigia Natans Super Red

    Family Name: OnagraceaeOrigin: Cosmopolitan Ludwigia Natans Super Red, also known as Ludwigia Palustris, is a vibrant aquatic plant that will add striking dimension and contrast to the mid- or background of an aquarium. These plants are definitely attention-grabbing when planted...

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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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  • Maintaining Hardscape in the Planted Aquarium

    Maintaining Hardscape in the Planted Aquarium

    by: @Shrimpery   Hardscape is the skeleton of an aquarium. As critical as plant selection can be to the success of an aquascape, the hardscape element is foundational- literally! A poor choice of hardscape can be difficult to overcome once...

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