Aquatic Plants Info | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Types of Aquarium Plants to Encourage Breeding | TFH Magazine

Types of Aquarium Plants to Encourage Breeding

Freshwater plants can play an essential role in spawning and fry development. Here are the best types of aquarium plants to encourage breeding in your tank.

Preparing Nature Aquariums for Long-Term Maintenance | TFH Magazine

Producing a Nature Aquarium for Long-Term Maintenance

Takashi Amano advocated the long-term maintenance of Nature Aquarium aquascapes.

Keeping Swordplants of the Genus Echinodorus | TFH Magazine

The Planted Tank: Swordplants: Not Just for Amazonian Fish Tanks

With summer in full gear, I figured I’d talk about one of my favorite genera for indoor and outdoor aquaria alike: swordplants (genus Echinodorus).

Iwagumi Planted Aquarium | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

An Iwagumi Layout with Radially Arranged Stones

Many different stones may be used in iwagumi layouts.

Aquatic Carnivorous Plants for Fish Tanks | TFH Magazine

Plants That Bite Back: Keeping Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants are an option for aquascapers seeking unique plantlife that goes beyond the passivity of traditional species, but they have the potential to consume animals like any other predator.

Starting a Beginner Planted Tank | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Setting Up a Successful Low-Tech Planted Tank like a Pro, Part 1: The Basics

It can be difficult for a beginner to know how to incorporate plants into their setup with the amount of conflicting information out there, but a professional aquascaper breaks it down and makes it easy for anyone to start a planted tank.

How to Grow Aquarium Plants | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

A No-Fuss Planted Aquarium

If you’re daunted by all of the prevalent high-tech aquascapes but still want a lush planted tank for your home, there are techniques that can help you create a simple, low-cost setup.

Aquarium Scenery | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Enjoying a Layout Longer by Replanting the Background

As time passes, stem plants in the background of a Nature Aquarium layout can decline and require replanting.

How to Set Up a Planted Aquarium | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Expressing Perspective Through Aquatic Plant Arrangement

The aquascaping master describes a novel technique for creating the illusion of depth in a layout through creative planting.

Helanthium tenellum Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Helanthium tenellum

Helanthium tenellum, the pygmy chain sword, can be found as a bog plant from the northern United States through Central America to Paraguay, South America.

Echinodorus grisebachii Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Echinodorus grisebachii

The Amazon sword has been widely used in the aquarium hobby for decades.

How to Plant an Aquarium | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Creatting a Natural Feel by Combining Undergrowth Plants

The aquascaping master describes how several species of short plants can be incorporated in the Nature Aquarium layout to convey the impression of vast, open space.

Pogostemon helferi Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Pogostemon helferi

Relatively new to the United States aquarium hobby, Pogostemon helferi has an unmistakable and unique appearance.

Blyxa aubertii Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Blyxa aubertii

Blyxa aubertii is a species that has been around for many years, but it is not terribly popular and has never become truly well-established in the hobby.

Tropical Lilies in Home Pond | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Bring Your Pond to Life with Tropical Lilies

Tropical water lilies can play a large part in emphasizing the beauty and tranquility of a garden pond through their dramatic coloration and elegant contours.

Hemianthus micranthemoides Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Hemianthus (Micranthemum) micranthemoides

Hemianthus micranthemoides is a well-known species that is popular in the hobby.

Anubias barteri Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Anubias barteri var. "nana gold"

Most aquarium hobbyists are familiar with the genus of plants named Anubias.

Fish Tank Plants: An Informed Guide to Impulse Buys | TFH Magazine

The Planted Tank: Impulse Buying for the Planted Aquarium

Though buying fish on the spur of the moment is never recommended, most aquarists will, at one time or another, make a spontaneous decision to buy new fish for their aquarium.

Aquarium Driftwood Structure | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Driftwood Structure in the Nature Aquarium

The pioneer of the modern planted aquascape demonstrates the multiple ways that driftwood and moss can form the foundation for a layout’s overall impression.

Lagenandra meeboldii Pink Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Lagenandra meeboldii "pink"

Lagenandra meeboldii “pink” is a plant that is not frequently encountered in the hobby.

Gardening for the Nano Aquascape | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Aquatic Gardening, Nano Style

Tiny aquatic gardens are all the rage; perfect for the aquarist with limited space, or for those who simply enjoy the aesthetic of a scale-model planted layout, with all the benefits and challenges that come with it.

Ludwigia x lacustris Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Ludwigia x lacustris

Ludwigia x lacustris is an aquatic herb that was introduced relatively recently to the aquarium hobby.

Ludwigia inclinata Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Ludwigia inclinata

Ludwigia inclinata is an aquatic herb found in wet areas, sometimes on the beds of dried ponds or lakes, either submerged or with emergent stems.

Cryptocoryne wendtii Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Cryptocoryne wendtii

Native to the island of Sri Lanka, Cryptocoryne wendtii is one of the most common and widely used aquarium plants available today.

Syngonanthus sp. "Belem" Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Syngonanthus sp. "Belem"

Syngonanthus sp.“BelÉm” is one of the newer plants to arrive in the hobby, becoming widespread only over the past few years.

Dwarf Rotala Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Rotala rotundifolia

Rotala rotundifolia is a classic aquarium plant and a staple of the hobby.

Bolbitis heudelotii Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Bolbitis heudelotii

Also known as African water fern, African fern, or simply as bolbitis, originates in the tropical regions of Africa.

Bacopa caroliniana Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Bacopa caroliniana

Bacopa caroliniana is one of the most popular and easily obtained plants in the aquarium hobby.

Tonina fluviatilis Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Tonina fluviatilis

The name fluviatilis refers to being associated with rivers, and in nature Tonina fluviatilis is typically found in shallow water growing as floating mats in slow-moving streams.

Mudwort (Elatine triandra) Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Elatine triandra

Elatine triandra is a delightful foreground plant. Its small stem width of ½ to 1 inch, rich bright green color, and ease of growth make it a beautiful choice in any size aquarium.

Crinum calamistratum Species| Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Crinum calamistratum

Crinum calamistratum is an aquatic plant from Central Africa that has been available in the hobby for several years now.

Rotala macrandra Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Rotala macrandra

Rotala macrandra has a well-deserved reputation as a favorite in the aquarium hobby.

Ranunculus inundatus Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Ranunculus inundatus

Australia is a relatively untapped source of flora that can be used in the foreground and midground of aquariums.

Polygonum sp. "Kawagoeanum" Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Polygonum sp. "Kawagoeanum"

Polygonum sp. “Kawagoeanum” has a bamboo-like appearance. It is a rapid grower that is easily cultivated.

Cryptocoryne crispatula Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Cryptocoryne crispatula var. "balansae"

Originating in southern Thailand, Cryptocoryne crispatula var. “balansae” is found in fast-flowing streams that are high in calcium content due to limestone in the surrounding soils.

Pogostemon stellatus Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Pogostemon stellatus

Pogostemon stellatus is a stunning stem plant originating from Southeast Asia and Australia.

Blyxa japonica Species | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Blyxa japonica

Blyxa japonica is a beautiful species that has gained widespread popularity in the hobby over the past five or ten years.

Nano Tank Plants From the Serbian Countryside | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Natural Nanos From the Serbian Countryside

Establishing a novel and detailed aquascape is no simple task; achieving one in mere milliliters of water is masterful.

Iwagumi Layout in the Nature Aquarium | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Creating an Iwagumi Layout in the Nature Aquarium

The world-famous aquascape artist reveals his method for re-creating the aesthetic of a Japanese rock garden in the planted aquarium.

Maintaining Aquarium Moss & Plants | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Maintaining Shade-Loving Plants in the Nature Aquarium

The genius of the planted aquascape discusses the upkeep of ferns, mosses, and other shade-loving plants for the long-term enjoyment of the Nature Aquarium layout.

Aquatic Cryptocoryne | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

The Aquatic Aroid Cryptocoryne and Its Habitats in Malaysian Borneo

The author, a native of Malaysian Borneo, details his experiences collecting the many species of Cryptocoryne growing wild in the waterways of his homeland.

How to Get Rid of Hair Algae | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

The Planted Tank: What a Mess! Hair Algae in the Planted Tank

Hideous, hairy, stringy, matted, algae is the bane of the planted aquarium keeper.

Echinodorus cordifolius | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

The Mud King: Echinodorus cordifolius

A look at the different varieties of Echinodorus cordifolius, a large-growing focal point for the planted aquarium.

Trimming Aquatic Plants | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

Trimming to Refine the Nature Aquarium

The planted tank virtuoso shares his method for trimming plants in the Nature Aquarium to both maintain and improve the layout over time.

Vallisneria Care | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

The Planted Tank: Vallisneria

Vallisneria is the truly classic aquarium plant. A tall rosette-type plant, it’s easily propagated and is one of the earliest plants used in the aquarium hobby

Moving Pond Plants to the Aquarium | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

The Planted Tank: From Pond to Aquarium

I was browsing through discounted books on a shopping trip last winter, and I found a nice little one on pond plants.

Aquarium CO2 for Light-Loving Plants | TFH Magazine

Proper CO2 Injection for Light-Loving Plants in the Nature Aquarium

The celebrated aquatic plant maestro shares his techniques for using CO2 to obtain optimal plant growth in the Nature Aquarium layout.

Fish Tank Layout Advice | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

A Long-Term Layout for the Nature Aquarium

The master of the planted aquascape discusses ways to keep the Nature Aquarium healthy and beautiful over time.

Managing a Successful Planted Tank | Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine

The Planted Tank: Dealing With Success

Once you have your planted aquarium successfully running, you’ll soon find yourself faced with problems resulting from your good fortune, and wondering what to do with all the excess plants growing in your tank.