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Aquatic Plants
Aquatic plant care, propagation, and species information.
6 articles
Freshwater & Plants→
Pest & ProblemsAquatic Plants1 min read
Black Beard Algae (BBA): Causes and How to Get Rid of It
Learn how to identify Black Beard Algae (BBA), understand the conditions that help it persist, remove established growth, and prevent it from coming back.
Sep 27, 2026
Aquatic PlantsPest & Problems1 min read
Green Spot Algae: Why It Appears and How to Get Rid of It
Learn how to identify Green Spot Algae, understand the conditions that may contribute to it, remove established growth, and prevent it from returning.
Xing ZhuangSep 23, 2026
Aquatic Plants1 min read
Why Does a Planted Aquarium Need CO₂?
Why do planted aquariums need CO₂? Learn how carbon supports plant growth, when ambient CO₂ is enough, and when supplemental CO₂ makes sense.
Xing ZhuangSep 22, 2026
Aquatic PlantsPest & Problems1 min read
Brown Diatoms in a New Aquarium: Why They Appear and What to Do
Why do new aquariums develop brown diatoms? Learn how to identify them, manage the early brown phase, and know when persistent growth needs further investigation.
Xing ZhuangSep 21, 2026
Beginner GuidesAquatic Plants1 min read
Aquarium Algae: Types, Causes, and How to Identify Them
Learn how to identify common aquarium algae and other unwanted growths, understand what may contribute to them, and know what to check before changing your tank.
Xing ZhuangSep 19, 2026
Beginner GuidesAquatic Plants1 min read
Low-Tech Aquarium: How to Grow Plants Without CO₂
A low-tech planted aquarium can grow healthy plants without supplemental CO₂. Learn how to choose suitable plants, balance light and nutrients, and build a simple maintenance routine that works.
Xing ZhuangSep 17, 2026