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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.

Aquarium Substrate Calculator

Posted on 2015/01/242023/11/13 by Nate
One challenge in planning for a new planted aquarium is determining how much substrate you need for your planted aquarium.  It becomes challenging to compare various brands of substrate (that all com... Read More
vktech aquascaping tools for planted aquariums

Aquascaping Tool Set (Vktech) Review

Posted on 2015/01/172020/01/09 by Nate
When I first setup our planted aquarium, I readily jumped on board for tools and supplies to make for a healthy tank: substrate – check, fertilizers – check, upgraded light – check. ... Read More

Up Aqua Aquasand Substrate for Planted Aquariums Review

Posted on 2015/01/152021/01/16 by Nate
I recently rescaped our Fluval Spec V aquarium and decided to swap out the Black Flourite substrate for something a bit more high end. For all the effort of breaking down the tank, I wanted a substrat... Read More

Transitioning Aquarium Plants from Emersed to Submersed (Immersed)

Posted on 2014/11/072016/11/03 by Nate
Our Fluval Spec V aquarium, in its current state, is my first attempt with live aquarium plants. One early lesson that I had to learn about obtaining and planting aquarium plants is the difference bet... Read More

Lighting Schedule in a Low Light Aquarium

Posted on 2014/05/032019/12/25 by Nate
One of the variables that you need to establish for your aquarium is the schedule for when lights will be on and off. For the planted aquarium, this becomes critical in creating the right balance betw... Read More

Seachem Flourite Aquarium Substrate Review

Posted on 2014/02/272020/01/09 by Nate
Even when planning a simple low light planted tank like our Spec V, there is much to decide – everything from types of plants to the brand and type of substrate.  In trying to decide what I wa... Read More
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