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Aquascaping guides to help you plan a layout and choose plants, hardscape and substrate before you buy.

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Guides on Planting

6 guides
  • PlantsOct 27, 2026

    Tissue culture vs potted aquarium plants: which should you buy?

    Choose cups or pots by the actual plant material, planting positions and preparation involved, rather than comparing container counts.

  • PlantsOct 25, 2026

    Floating aquarium plants: how much surface should you cover?

    Decide where shade belongs and keep the required surface areas open before adding a patch of floating plants.

  • PlantsOct 24, 2026

    Which background aquarium plants will fit your tank?

    Measure the space above the rear bed, compare plant forms and leave room for the trimming your chosen background will need.

  • PlantsOct 23, 2026

    How far apart should you plant aquarium stems?

    Work out a starting gap for your particular stems and estimate planting points before converting them into pots to buy.

  • PlantsOct 22, 2026

    Anubias nana vs Petite: which fits your hardscape?

    Choose the leaf scale and attachment position that preserve the rock or branch detail you want to see.

  • PlantsOct 19, 2026

    How to plant Java fern on rocks or wood

    Find the rhizome, choose a fixing point and attach Java fern without burying its stem. Leave room for the leaves and for cleaning.

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