It can be very difficult to build up higher areas in substrate, because when water is added the substrate may collapse and fall towards the front of the tank. This can be extremely frustrating and may limit the boundaries to which an aquascaper may push themselves. You can now buy TGM Substrate Supports which are designed for this purpose by James. A simple solution is to TGM Substrate Supports which can be cut to size…
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Tropical Planted Aquarium Lighting Introduction
With a wealth of information available within the public domain, much of which is often conflicting, creating a successful and algae free planted aquarium can sometimes seem challenging and a little daunting. In fact, setting out and maintaining a beautiful aquascape is within everyone’s grasp; all that is required is a little dedication and a love of the hobby. Over the following months we will be dealing with different aspects of the planted tank in…
60cm Triangular Aquascape Layout Design
Click here to view the package page for a larger version of the above image The latest in our ‘Planting on a Budget’ series, aquascapes designed for ease of setup and maintenance and without the need for pressurised CO2.The layout of the tank is shown as a frontal and top view diagram, with each plant group labelled. Easy Life EasyCarbo is highly recommended in aquariums without pressurised CO2, for more details, visit the product page.…
An Introduction to Planted Aquariums
Man has been fascinated with fish for over 4,000-years: the ancient Sumerians were known to keep fish in artificial ponds as far back as 2,500BC and this has continued throughout history to the present day. It was not until the 18th century that the importation of goldfish from the far east led to a demand for aquariums within Europe and as time has passed, better and more reliable materials have been developed that have seen…
An 80cm Jungle Style Aquascape Layout Design
Click here to view the package page for a larger version of the above image The latest in our ‘Planting on a Budget’ series, aquascapes designed for ease of setup and maintenance and without the need for pressurised CO2.The layout of the tank is shown as a frontal and top view diagram, with each plant group labelled. Easy Life EasyCarbo is highly recommended in aquariums without pressurised CO2, for more details, visit the product page.…