Ground cover in the aquarium
Ground covers are a great pontoon to the usual stem plants and can be transformed into great green areas in the aquarium. Find out more about this great greenery here. Read more »
Fast growing aquarium plants
Especially with newly set up aquariums, the question of suitable planting often arises. Apart from the layout, this also takes over important tasks at the same time, above all it can almost eliminate the occurrence of algae phases during the run-in. Read more »
The basics of aquarium plants - stem plants for the aquarium background
Stem plants are perfect background plants for the aquarium. Shorter species or plants that tolerate pruning well are great for the nano, longer growing stem plants also fit into larger aquariums. Read more »
Hermetospheres or bottle gardens - a new trend in plant husbandry
The latest trend in plant keeping are bottle gardens or hermetospheres - in principle a variation of the Wabi Kusa or a plant terrarium, but completely closed and thus extremely easy to care for! Here are not only instructions for planting and care, but also a detailed plant... Read more »
The basics of aquarium plants: Middle ground plants, sitting on decoration
Perching plants are especially great for greening the decoration, especially aquarium roots and aquarium rocks. This makes the aquascape or planted aquarium look especially beautiful and natural. Here you can learn everything about the tops, how to attach them, how to care for... Read more »
The basics of aquarium plants: Aquarium plants for the middle ground - rosette plants
Rosette plants are proven middle ground plants for the aquarium. They are usually quite undemanding and easy to care for, and also do not grow excessively large. Read more »
The basics of aquarium plants: Aquarium plants for the middle ground - stem plants
Some stem plants are also well suited for use in the aquarium middle ground. Here we present the most popular species and briefly explain their special features. Read more »
Cryptocorynes / Water Calyxes - XXL Blog
Cryptocorynes are a very species- and variety-rich aquarium plant genus. Most of these slow-growing, extremely robust and adaptable aquatic plants are perfect for the middle ground or foreground, but there are also species that grow taller. Read more »
The basics of aquarium plants: Foreground plants
Foreground plants are a great alternative to mosses in the aquarium. We present the most popular small remaining cushion plants and ground covers in detail here and give tips on planting and care. Read more »
The different forms of sale of plants
Different types of aquatic plants are sold for the aquarium. Here you can read how to distinguish between them and how to prepare potted plants, bunched plants, in vitro plants, tied-on plants, plant pads, tubers and moss balls for insertion into the aquarium. Read more »
Water aquarium plants correctly
Aquarium plants from conventional culture can cause problems with shrimp, so they should definitely be watered in a separée for two weeks to remove and render harmless any pesticides that may be present. Read more »
Echinodorus XXL Blog
Echinodorus come in many shapes and colors and quite different sizes. Here is something for every taste, even for many terrarists. Read more »