Aquarium Care Guides
2881 articles- Propagating Persicaria odorata (Vietnamese Coriander) from CuttingsA practical step-by-step guide to propagating aromatic Persicaria odorata from stem cuttings, which root readily at the jointed leaf nodes i
- Propagating Persicaria amphibia by Cuttings and RhizomeHow to multiply the amphibious water knotweed Persicaria amphibia through stem cuttings and creeping rhizome runners, with emersed and subme
- Propagating Bacopa lanigera from CuttingsA guide to propagating the rare, woolly-leaved South American stem plant Bacopa lanigera by cuttings, with CO2, light and trimming requireme
- Propagating Hygrophila odora from CuttingsHow to propagate the robust African stem plant Hygrophila odora by topping cuttings and encouraging side shoots, with light, growth and trim
- Propagating Hygrophila Lacustris from CuttingsA step-by-step guide to propagating Hygrophila lacustris, the willow-leaf lake hygrophila, by stem cuttings for a fast, hardy background pla
- Propagating Hygrophila Polysperma 'Sunset Red' from CuttingsHow to propagate the pink-veined 'Sunset Red' form of Hygrophila polysperma by cuttings, with an important note on its legal status as a US
- Propagating Limnophila Polysperma 'Red' from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating the red form of Limnophila polysperma by stem cuttings: how to top, replant, and trigger side shoots for a
- Propagating Limnophila Heterophylla: A Cuttings GuidePropagate Limnophila heterophylla, a fast feathery whorled stem plant, from cuttings: top healthy stems, strip lower whorls, replant, and le
- Propagating Limnophila Sessiliflora 'Mini': A Cuttings GuidePropagate the compact Ambulia cultivar Limnophila sessiliflora 'Mini' from stem cuttings: top the plant, replant the cuttings, and let the b
- Propagating Ludwigia Natans: A Cuttings GuideLearn to propagate Ludwigia natans (Ludwigia repens 'Natans') from stem cuttings: cut the tops, strip lower leaves, replant, and let the bas
- Propagating Ludwigia atropurpurea (Dark-purple Ludwigia)How to propagate the dark purple-red Ludwigia atropurpurea by cuttings and topping, and how high light, CO2 and iron deepen its purple color
- Propagating Ludwigia peruensis ('Peruensis' / 'Diamond')How to propagate the broad red-stemmed Ludwigia peruensis (the glandulosa/peruensis group) by cuttings and topping, and how strong light, CO
- Propagating Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Floating Ludwigia)How to propagate floating Ludwigia helminthorrhiza by stem cuttings and division of rooted side branches, using its white spongy floating ro
- Propagating Ludwigia ovalis 'Sumatra'How to propagate the round-leaved Ludwigia ovalis 'Sumatra' from stem cuttings: topping and replanting, plus the light it needs to turn its
- Propagating Ludwigia inclinata 'Cuba 2.0'A practical guide to propagating the demanding 'Cuba 2.0' Ludwigia from stem cuttings, with the topping steps and the high light, CO2 and ir
- Propagating Ludwigia inclinata 'Pantanal'How to propagate the demanding Pantanal Ludwigia from stem cuttings: topping technique, replanting, and the intense light, CO2 and iron-rich
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Yao Yai': Cuttings GuidePropagate the robust large-form Thai cultivar Rotala 'Yao Yai' by cuttings, with topping steps, strong light, lean nitrate and CO2 to bring
- Propagating Rotala Rotundifolia 'Singapore': Cuttings GuidePropagate the small-leaved, pink-topped Singapore form of Rotala rotundifolia by cuttings, with step-by-step topping, lighting, lean nitrate
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Pearl': Cuttings GuideHow to propagate the compact creamy-topped Rotala 'Pearl' cultivar by cuttings, with topping technique, lighting, lean nitrate and CO2 tips
- Propagating Rotala mexicana 'Bangladesh' from CuttingsHow to propagate the fine-leaved Rotala mexicana 'Bangladesh' by stem cuttings: an easy, fast grower that shows green to orange-red colour u
- Propagating Rotala macrandra 'Narrow Leaf' from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating the narrow-leaved red macrandra by stem cuttings, with the soft water, intense light, CO2 and iron this dem
- Propagating Rotala macrandra 'Variegated' from CuttingsHow to propagate the demanding variegated red macrandra by stem cuttings: cut, replant tops, and dial in soft water, high light, CO2 and iro
- Propagating Myriophyllum elatinoides from CuttingsHow to propagate the fine, whorled-leaf milfoil Myriophyllum elatinoides by stem cuttings, using its fast branching growth to build a feathe
- Propagating Didiplis diandra 'Mini' from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating the compact water-hedge Didiplis diandra 'Mini' by stem cuttings, handling its fragile needle leaves and co
- Propagating Ludwigia glandulosa 'Perennis' from CuttingsHow to propagate the bronze-maroon Ludwigia glandulosa 'Perennis' by stem cuttings, with the high light, CO2 and iron it needs to hold its r
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Blood Red SG'How to propagate the deep-red Rotala 'Blood Red SG' by cuttings and topping, plus the strong light and lean nitrate that bring out its inten
- Propagating Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'A simple guide to multiplying the hardy narrow-leaf temple plant Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis' by cuttings and topping, a fast grower ide
- Propagating Tonina sp. 'Lotus Blossom'How to propagate the demanding soft-water star plant Tonina 'Lotus Blossom' by lateral side shoots and replanted heads, with the very soft a
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Mini Type 2' by Cuttings and ToppingHow to propagate the compact Rotala sp. 'Mini Type 2' by cuttings and topping, doubling stems for dense growth under high light and CO2, wit
- Propagating Lobelia cardinalis 'Small Form' from Cuttings and DivisionsHow to propagate the compact Lobelia cardinalis 'Small Form' by side-shoot cuttings and rosette division, with low-tech and emersed care, pl
- Propagating Blyxa novoguineensis: Dividing the Rosette ClumpHow to propagate Blyxa novoguineensis by separating side shoots and dividing the rosette clump, with conditions, planting steps and trimming
- Propagating Ludwigia ovalis 'Pink'How to propagate the round-leaved Ludwigia ovalis 'Pink' by cuttings: topping, replanting, branching side shoots, and bringing out pink colo
- Propagating Ludwigia 'Pantanal'Propagation guide for the demanding Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal': cuttings, high light, strong CO2, iron and lean-nitrate
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Singapore'How to propagate the fine, bushy Rotala sp. 'Singapore' by cuttings: topping, replanting tops, encouraging side shoots, and keeping copper-r
- Propagating Persicaria kawagoeanum from CuttingsHow to propagate the fast, fine-leaved Persicaria kawagoeanum by cuttings, with light and CO2 tips to keep its bright pink-red submersed col
- Propagating Persicaria sp. 'Sao Paulo' from CuttingsA practical guide to multiplying the fine pink-orange stem plant Persicaria 'Sao Paulo' by cuttings, with light, CO2 and trimming advice for
- Propagating Alternanthera reineckii 'Lilacina' from CuttingsHow to propagate the purple-leaved Alternanthera reineckii 'Lilacina' by cuttings, with light, CO2 and iron tips to keep the warm red colora
- Propagating Alternanthera reineckii 'Cardinalis'How to propagate the red stem plant Alternanthera reineckii 'Cardinalis' by topping and replanting cuttings, with strong light, CO2 and iron
- Propagating Gracilaria hayi (Red Gracilaria)How to propagate red gracilaria (Gracilaria hayi) by dividing its branches, tumble or anchor it in a refugium for nutrient export, and grow
- Propagating Ulva lactuca (Sea Lettuce)How to propagate sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) by tearing the thallus, grow it in a refugium for nitrate and phosphate export, and harvest it a
- Propagating Halimeda (Money Plant) Calcareous MacroalgaeA guide to propagating Halimeda incrassata, a calcified marine green macroalgae, by dividing segmented branches and letting it spread from i
- Propagating Chaetomorpha (Chaeto) MacroalgaeHow to propagate Chaetomorpha linum, the tumbling marine green macroalgae kept in refugiums, by simply dividing the clump and harvesting reg
- Propagating Plagiomnium 'Akita' MossA practical guide to propagating Plagiomnium 'Akita', a true freshwater moss, by dividing the clump and spreading thin layers across hardsca
- Propagating Mini Taiwan Moss (Taxiphyllum 'Mini Taiwan')How to propagate Mini Taiwan moss by dividing the clump and tying or gluing a thin layer to hardscape, with its slow neat growth, conditions
- Propagating Java Moss (Vesicularia dubyana) by DivisionHow to propagate Java moss by dividing the clump and spreading thin layers over wood, rock or mesh, where it anchors with rhizoids, plus con
- Propagating Canadian Waterweed (Elodea canadensis)How to propagate Elodea canadensis by stem fragmentation and cuttings that root at the nodes, with conditions, trimming and a strong warning
- Propagating Nuttall's Waterweed (Elodea nuttallii)Nuttall's waterweed propagates by fragmentation and cuttings, rooting at the nodes. A cold-tolerant oxygenator stem plant — but banned acros
- Propagating Najas Grass / Guppy Grass (Najas guadalupensis)Najas grass propagates effortlessly by fragmentation — any broken piece grows. A rootless, fast bushy plant that floats or anchors loosely,
- Propagating Parrot Feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum)How to propagate parrot feather from stem cuttings: a hardy, fast-growing milfoil with feathery whorled foliage that spreads only asexually
- Propagating Hottonia inflata (American Featherfoil)How to propagate Hottonia inflata, the American featherfoil, by taking cuttings from its feathery whorled stems in cool, temperate aquariums