Category: Planted Aquariums
There are plenty of challenges in simply assembling and maintaining an aquarium. For those wanting to take their hobby to a new and rewarding level, consider the planted aquarium.
I was drawn to the challenge of the planted tank and decided to give it a go during the build of our Spec V aquarium. Here are some articles highlighting what I have learned along the way.
Spec V Aquarium Rescape – 2019
I have wondered how long you can go in a planted aquarium before you need to rescape. It is definitely less than two years. I know this because that is how long our Share on Facebook Read mo... Read MoreHow to Adjust CO2 Flowrate in a Planted Aquarium
People who read my instructional on putting together a paintball CO2 system are left hanging – it’s all assembled – what now? This follow up will help in the process of getting that ... Read MoreHow to Setup a Paintball CO2 System for Your Planted Aquarium
Putting together a paintball CO2 system for our aquarium was one of my best moves for our tank. I was always hesitant to install pressurized CO2 because of the cost and complexity. It can be intim... Read MoreUpdating Our Spec V with Pressurized CO2
We have made some dramatic changes to our little Fluval Spec V aquarium over the past month. All summer, I got more and more tired of trying to wrangle the Cryptocoryne Undulata plants. They becam... Read MoreBasics of Planted Aquariums
I got our planted Spec V started about three years ago. Along the way, I’ve learned quite a bit about planted aquariums (I still have so much to learn) and I wanted to try and Share on Facebook ... Read MoreStandard ADA Aquarium Sizes and Volumes
Even though my aquarium exploits are currently limited to the Fluval Spec V, I still dream of one day having a beautiful, big, planted tank, like one of those Share on Facebook Read more...... Read MoreTips for Planting Aquarium Stem Plants
In all my planning to start our planted tank, one thing I was not prepared for was the difficulty in getting the stem plants in place. I was planting a new bunch of Bacopa Caroliniana and it became... Read More- 2 of 3
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