As a board-certified fish veterinarian, I am well-versed in the important role a plant-specific substrate plays in supporting aquarium plant growth. Rather than using sand or gravel, these substrates ...

Drinda Jacobson of Joshua also keeps a 65-gallon rimless tank, in addition to her 95-gallon version. The fish are Congo tetras. Luis Navarro, lives in Houston, created a lush composition of Java fern ...

If you’ve ever owned a freshwater aquarium then you’ll know how beautiful they can look with real live aquarium plants. In this article, we’ll look at 21 Popular species of aquarium plants which are ...

A home aquarium becomes more than just a fish tank when it’s alive with vibrant greenery. Aquatic plants not only make your aquarium look stunning but also play an essential role in maintaining water ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Adding live plants to your aquarium isn’t just about aesthetics ...

That layer of gravel sitting at the bottom of your fish tank is quietly working behind the scenes, and what it does for your ...

Anubias, Amazon Sword, Java Ferns: hardy, low-maintenance plants Water Wisteria and Java Moss add beauty and shelter for fish Hornwort and Utricularia Graminifolia are lush, adaptable plants. Plants ...

From there, the fish creates waste. The aquarium water – containing that waste – is then pumped up top and filtered through the plant's growing medium and roots to remove nitrates and ammonia, and ...