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Video: 34G Collectoritis Style Planted Aquarium

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I have been in the planted aquarium hobby for quite some time and its unfortunate that I have been unable to complete an aquascape to share with you all. Although I have attempted several times at aquascaping a planted aquarium, I just never seem to pull through and end up taking down the aquarium before it reaches maturity.

In my post, Art of Aquascaping: Which Style Fits You? I discussed some of the more common aquascaping styles that can be approached in the planted aquarium hobby. The video below is an example of one of the styles I talked about, the collectoritis style planted aquarium. Check it out!

Choosing A Planted Aquarium Substrate

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Due to the growth of the planted aquarium hobby, a lot of new substrate products are being introduced one after another. With the many choices of substrates available out on the market that focuses on the growth of aquarium plants, how do you decide which one is right for you? Given the option to choose what substrate you want to use, some enthusiasts avoid new products and rather stick with what has worked for them, where as some others prefer to experiment with new products. Having the option, carefully choosing the right planted aquarium substrate is an important decision and will have an effect on the growth and quality of your plants as well as your water. I will only highlight some of the most commonly used substrates that have been used by many planted aquarium enthusiasts.

Before taking a look at what kind of options there are available, I would like to point out a few key important things to keep in mind such as budget, type of plants, grain size, and availability. Continue reading →

Common Signs of Plant Deficiencies

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It is no fun to have a planted aquarium where the plants are not growing healthy and happy. Therefore, it is important that we maintain good quality water and fertilize our aquarium to give the plants the proper nutrients they need to grow. However, there may be some instances where even though we fertilize and give our plants the food they need, we can run into plants showing deficiencies due to over dosing or under dosing. Below is a simple diagram that lists some of the common signs of plant deficiencies that you may see in your own planted aquarium. Please note that this diagram does not cover all signs of plant deficiencies, but rather the more common ones.


Keeping Dwarf Shrimp in the Planted Aquarium

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Over the years, keeping dwarf shrimp in the planted aquarium has been popular among planted aquarium hobbyist. Keeping dwarf shrimp can be fun, rewarding, and beneficial for the planted aquarium. There are quite a variety of dwarf shrimp available of different sizes and colors for you to choose from. Some are more difficult than others whereas some are relatively easily to keep alive without requiring a lot of effort.  Although keeping dwarf shrimp in the planted aquarium can be an easy endeavor, there are a few important things to take into consideration.

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