Category Aquarium Plants

Can You Use Any Gravel for a Planted Tank? No — and this is where many aquascapers make their first mistake. While any gravel will physically hold plants in place, the wrong gravel can stunt growth, kill root-feeding plants, and…

DIY CO₂ for Aquarium Plants (Yeast Method) | Aqualista 🍾 DIY yeast CO₂ is a cheap way to boost plant growth in small tanks – but it has limitations — This guide covers how to build a yeast CO₂ system,…

Step‑by‑Step: Setting Up a Low‑Tech Planted Tank (No CO₂) | Aqualista 🌿 You don’t need CO₂ or expensive lights to have a beautiful planted tank — This step‑by‑step guide walks you through setting up a low‑tech planted tank from scratch,…

Black Beard Algae (BBA): Causes and Treatments | Aqualista 🖤 Black beard algae (BBA) is the most stubborn algae in planted tanks – but it can be beaten — This guide covers what causes BBA, how to identify it, and…

Root Tabs vs Liquid Fertilizers: When to Use Each | Aqualista 💊 Root tabs and liquid fertilizers serve different purposes – using both correctly is key to a healthy planted tank — This guide explains which plants need root tabs,…

Best Substrate for Aquarium Plants: Sand vs Gravel vs Soil | Aqualista 🏖️ The substrate you choose can make or break your planted tank — This guide compares sand, gravel, and aquasoil, and helps you pick the right one for…

Stem Plant Pruning and Replanting (Water Sprite, Hygrophila, Ludwigia) | Aqualista ✂️ Pruning stem plants is the key to a bushy, healthy aquascape — This guide covers when and how to prune Water wisteria, Hygrophila, Ludwigia, and other stem plants,…

How to Propagate Java Fern (Leaf Cuttings and Plantlets) | Aqualista 🌿 Java fern is one of the easiest plants to propagate – you can turn one plant into dozens for free — This guide covers two propagation methods: plantlet…

How to Control Duckweed (and Alternatives to Avoid It) | Aqualista 🟢 Duckweed is the most hated floating plant – but you can control it or choose better alternatives — This guide covers removal methods, prevention, and safer floating plant…

Dwarf Hairgrass: Light, CO₂, and Trimming Guide | Aqualista 🌾 Dwarf hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula) is the classic grass‑like carpet plant – but it demands high light and CO₂ to thrive — This guide covers lighting, CO₂ injection, planting, trimming, and…